kyte

American

[kahyt] / kaɪt /

Or kite

noun

Scot. and North England.

the paunch; stomach; belly.

kyte British

/ kəɪt /

noun

the belly

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Etymology

Origin of kyte

1530–40; perhaps < Scandinavian; compare Icelandic kȳta stomach of the blenny

Example Sentences

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Also: Infant apparel brand Kyte Baby’s maternity leave scandal, and why Josh wine is such a hit.

From Slate

The Money crew talks record-breaking rental prices, infant apparel brand Kyte’s baby blues, and the marketing secrets of Josh wine.

From Slate

“We’ve had lots of reports about lack of progress over the years, but what’s different about this one is that it isn’t a group of scientists or a single U.N. agency saying this,” said Rachel Kyte, a veteran climate diplomat and former dean of the Fletcher School at Tufts University.

From Seattle Times

“This is like sitting down with your doctor and agreeing that your liver could be better, you really need to be in better shape,” Kyte added.

From Seattle Times

Kyte was told at Nottingham Crown Court he would serve a minimum of 10 years and eight months in prison.

From BBC

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