ked

[ ked ]

/ kɛd /

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noun

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Origin of ked

First recorded in 1560–70; earlier cade, of uncertain origin

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How to use ked in a sentence

Like countless other boys in Massapequa, he had a crew cut and wore Keds sneakers and T-shirts with horizontal stripes.
Why Comedians Still Think Bill Cosby Is a Genius|Mark Whitaker|October 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for ked

ked

/ (kɛd) /

noun

See sheep ked

Word Origin for ked

C16: of unknown origin

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