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Kyd

American  
[kid] / kɪd /
Or Kid

noun

  1. Thomas, 1558–94, English dramatist.


Kyd British  
/ kɪd /

noun

  1. Thomas. 1558–94, English dramatist, noted for his revenge play The Spanish Tragedy (1586)

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New discoveries and old hunches borne out by computer analysis have indicated how often and how deeply he collaborated with writers such as Christopher Marlowe, Thomas Kyd and John Fletcher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

Leoni and Duchovny wed in 1997 after meeting on “The Tonight Show” and share two adult children, actor West Duchovny and Kyd Miller Duchovny.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2025

Commanding officer Capt. Jerry Kyd called the visit “very symbolic of the intimate relationship the Royal Navy has with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.”

From Washington Times • Oct. 20, 2018

According to the Captain, Jerry Kyd the tests have gone "really well" for what he admits is a "prototype".

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2017

"Now, my men, we are left to our own resources," said Kyd.

From Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea by Ingraham, Jonathon Holt

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