/suyk, sik/ , n. Scot. and North Eng.
1. a small stream.
2. a gully or ditch, esp. one that fills with water after a heavy rain.
Also, syke .
[ 1300-50; ME sik small stream, ditch, pond, c. OE sic (now sitch ) rill, MLG sik puddle; akin to OHG seih urine, OE sicerian to ooze ]