Kay

[ key ]

/ keɪ /

noun

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

Ulysses Simp·son [simp-suh n] /ˈsɪmp sən/, 1917–1995, U.S. composer.

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

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Examples from the Web for kay

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).
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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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Somehow, Kay found this latter thought disturbing and distasteful.
The Pride of Palomar|Peter B. Kyne
Kay then bade him get a place and sit down to his meal, and Beaumains sought a place at the hall-door among boys and menials.
Historic Tales, Vol. XIII (of 15)|Charles Morris
"I heard him announce that he was going to get ready for the fiesta," Kay replied.
The Pride of Palomar|Peter B. Kyne
Then would Sir Kay say, How liketh you my boy of the kitchen?
Le Morte D'Arthur, Volume I (of II)|Thomas Malory
Now Sir Kay arose and began to fire up on his history-mill with me for fuel.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Complete|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

British Dictionary definitions for kay

Kay

/ (keɪ) /

noun

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

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Word Origin and History for kay

Kay

fem. proper name, often a shortening of Katherine. As a given name for girls, from 1890s in the U.S.; in the top 100 for girls born there 1936-1945.