DIKE (2)

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Dike, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Diked (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Diking.] [[OE. diken, dichen, AS. dīcian to dike. See Dike.]] 1. 1. To surround or protect with a dike or dry bank; to secure with a bank.
2. 2. To drain by a dike or ditch.