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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

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UOB Kay Hian maintains its buy rating on the stock with target prices at $26.10 and HK$203.60.

From The Wall Street Journal

Comedian Peter Kay has announced all of the profits from his 2026 stand-up tour will be donated to 12 cancer charities.

From BBC

Dr Michele Afif, CEO of The Brain Tumour Charity, said Kay has the charity's "deepest gratitude" for his support.

From BBC

"It feels to me like uncharted territory," said Kay Levine, Emory University School of Law professor.

From BBC

The last witness before the court went into recess until Dec. 1 was human resources expert Ramona Powell, who testified that the Angels did not follow their own policies in evaluating and responding to Kay’s behavior.

From Los Angeles Times