kyte
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of kyte
1530–40; perhaps < Scandinavian; compare Icelandic kȳta stomach of the blenny
Example Sentences
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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
"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)
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