The Latin word sic means "in such a manner", "so", "thus", "in this manner", "in this way".
The verb viresco means "I turn green".
So: In this way I turn green, or so I turn green.
The less literal translation, from the motto of the Christie clan in the Scottish Highlands, is "Thus I flourish"
The motto of Chryston High School is 'Sic Viresco'.
death to the tyrains
The phrase "non sic" is not commonly used in English. In Latin, "non" means "not" and "sic" means "thus" or "in this way." Together, it indicates that something is not as described or not accurate.
"So I wish, so I order: Luther wants tradition."
"So I want, so I order, Luther wishes custom."
Thus to turn the frugal ones around is the English equivalent of 'Sic volvere parcos'. In the word by word translation, the adverb 'sic' means 'thus'. The infinitive form 'volvere' means 'to turn around'. The adjective 'parcos' means 'frugal'.
booty
Sic Semper Tyrannis is Latin. It means "thus always to tyrants"
'and so on to infinity'
sic means the author has quoted directly from the source using original spelling and context even if they are wrong. (sic) means "said exactly" or "quoting exactly".
Sic transit Gloria mundi is a Latin phrase that means "Thus passes the glory of the world," but is more commonly interpreted as "Fame is fleeting."
"Thus always to tyrants."