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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Mum-of-three Kay Devonshire-Murphy said buying uniforms for her family was "massively expensive"
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
UOB Kay Hian retains its buy rating and target price of S$5.30.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 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
“My Uncle Clyde and Auntie Nina are staying with us for a while. My cousins Kay, Bernice, and their baby brother, Allen, too.”
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
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