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Kay

American  
[key] / keɪ /

noun

  1. Arthurian Legend. Sir Kay, the rude, boastful foster brother and seneschal of Arthur.

  2. Ulysses Simpson 1917–1995, U.S. composer.

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


Kay British  
/ keɪ /

noun

  1. (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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UOB Kay Hian maintains its hold rating and 76.00 Hong Kong dollar target price.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

BBC North West Tonight's Molly Brewer was presenting her report when Kay joined her on screen.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

Long-term care manager Kay Li, who had been cycling across the bridge when she was told by the army to leave, said it was "a necessary exercise".

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

"It amazes me that similar parenting behaviors have evolved so many times in so many distinct animal lineages," says Kay.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

“Of course we can fly him, you ninny,” said Kay.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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