night key
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of night key
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40
Example Sentences
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Willy Cameron came home from a night class in metallurgy the evening after the day Lily had made her declaration of independence, and let himself in with his night key.
From A Poor Wise Man by Rinehart, Mary Roberts
Taking out your night key, you thrust it into the lock.
From The Golden Slipper : and other problems for Violet Strange by Green, Anna Katharine
Cornelius opened the door with a night key, and bade Herbert follow.
From Herbert Carter's Legacy by Alger, Horatio
Jerry led the way, and with a night key opened the door to the kitchen.
From The Young Oarsmen of Lakeview by Bonehill, Ralph
She rushed to the door at once, to save him the trouble of finding his night key, and greeted him with affectionate inquiry.
From The Music Master Novelized from the Play by Klein, Charles
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