ked
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of ked
First recorded in 1560–70; earlier cade, of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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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
It tuk me nigh an hour to make a hole so that I ked get my head above the edge, and see what the neest contained.
From The Guerilla Chief And other Tales by Reid, Mayne
Nothin’ but chance ked fetch livin’ critter within hearin’ o’ my voice.
From The Guerilla Chief And other Tales by Reid, Mayne
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