ked
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of ked
First recorded in 1560–70; earlier cade, of uncertain origin
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Once a deer ked lands on a host, its lifestyle changes dramatically.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 2, 2026
The Cavaliers ked going into the fourth quarter, fell behind by three, then went on a 14-2 run to take a comfortable lead.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 10, 2022
The consensus for growth in the core consumer price index -- which strips out volatile food and energy prices -- tic ked higher to 1.6 percent for 2011, up from 1.5 percent.
From Reuters ● Aug. 9, 2011
As the excitement built, a gurgling sound rose from the audience: "Ye ked ee aky shangda."
From Time Magazine Archive
I ked only do so by jumpin’ forty foot in the clur, an’ I knew that to do so wud a shivered my ole thigh-bones, tough as they mout be.
From The Guerilla Chief And other Tales by Mayne Reid
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