Kay

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/ keɪ /

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noun

Sir, Arthurian Romance. the rude, boastful foster brother and seneschal of Arthur.

Ulysses Simp·son

[simp-suhn], /ˈsɪmp sən/, 1917–1995, U.S. composer.

a female or male given name: from a Greek word meaning “rejoice.”

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Kay’s mother, Natasha Kay, declined to comment on the finding, saying she was acting on the advice of her attorney.
Federal prosecutors will not press charges against D.C. officer who fatally shot 18-year-old Deon Kay|Keith L. Alexander, Peter Hermann|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
Kay then tossed the firearm, which was found about 98 feet away.
Federal prosecutors will not press charges against D.C. officer who fatally shot 18-year-old Deon Kay|Keith L. Alexander, Peter Hermann|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
Prosecutors said Kay was holding a gun and had raised his arm about the same moment that Officer Alexander Alvarez fired.
Federal prosecutors will not press charges against D.C. officer who fatally shot 18-year-old Deon Kay|Keith L. Alexander, Peter Hermann|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
There was the ill-fated reelection campaign of Senator Kay Hagan in North Carolina, who lost to Republican Thom Tillis.
Latinos Aren’t a ‘Cheap Date’ for Democrats Anymore|Ruben Navarrette Jr.|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The rest of the losses came in Romney red states, plus purple North Carolina (where Sen. Kay Hagan lost by only 1.7 percent).
Obama: Lamest Duck Ever?|Jonathan Alter|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For months, first term Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan has managed to cling to slim lead that has defied national factors.
In Tarheel State, Democratic Senate Incumbent Bucks National GOP Trend|Ben Jacobs|October 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Incumbent Democrat Kay Hagan is steadily but narrowly leading GOP challenger Thom Tillis.
Who Are the Judicial Activists Now?|Michael Tomasky|October 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Republican Sens. John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison as well as House Democrats supported McCrum for the job.
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Pii ang ligid kay nadusmug ang mutur sa paril, The wheel is not round any more because the motorcycle crashed into a wall.
A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan|John U. Wolff
Nagpikas ang sawug kay katungà ray gilampasúhan, The floor is unevenly cleaned because only half of it was polished.
A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan|John U. Wolff
Nagpinguypinguy siya kay gitulug, His head is hanging limply because he is so sleepy.
A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan|John U. Wolff
Wà ka sa plantilya kay kaswal pa ka, You are not in the roster because you are a temporary employee.
A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan|John U. Wolff
Nagprimisyas kay nakadaug siyas iliksiyun, He is celebrating because he won the election.
A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan|John U. Wolff

British Dictionary definitions for Kay

Kay

/ (keɪ) /

noun

Sir Kay (in Arthurian legend) the braggart foster brother and steward of King Arthur

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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