Kay
Americannoun
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Arthurian Legend. Sir Kay, the rude, boastful foster brother and seneschal of Arthur.
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Ulysses Simpson 1917–1995, U.S. composer.
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a female or male given name: from a Greek word meaning “rejoice.”
noun
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Moving to another direct-selling outfit, World Gift, the tenacious Mary Kay eventually achieved an upper-level position.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Mary Kay excelled in high school but eloped at age 16 with her first husband, Julius Ben Rogers, and gave birth to two children in rapid succession.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
As with other multilevel-marketing enterprises, such as Amway, the most successful Mary Kay consultants weren’t those who sold the most inventory: Those who brought in new consultants got a cut of their recruits’ profits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Lawyer David Gerger said he is withdrawing from representing Eric Kay in his ongoing appeals because the Angels broke a promise and stopped paying his legal fees.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
“Ollie Mae doesn’t want me cutting my hair,” I tell Kay.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
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