siserara

noun

sis·​er·​ara
ˌsisəˈra(a)rə
variants or siserary
-)rē
plural siseraras or siseraries
1
chiefly dialectal : a severe blow or attack
2
chiefly dialectal : a violent scolding
Phrases
with a siserary
chiefly dialectal
: with a vengeance
adverb

Word History

Etymology

obsolete English siserari, sasarara certiorari, from Middle English sesserary, modification of Latin certiorari

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“Siserara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/siserara. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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