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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"A leg of a lark is better than the body of a kyte."

From Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources by Hulme, F. Edward (Frederick Edward)

Ye canna keep up yer heart on a toom kyte.'

From Wee Macgreegor Enlists by Bell, J. J. (John Joy)

He's a selfish skyte that cares but for his ain kyte.

From The Proverbs of Scotland by Hislop, Alexander

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