kay

kay · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The name of the letter K in the English alphabet.

  2. 2.

    A feminine given name, either independently or as a diminutive of Katherine or other names beginning with K.

  3. 3.

    (Arthurian legend) Sir Kay, the foster brother and seneschal of King Arthur.

Forms

plural: kays

Related words

See also: alphabet, katherine, letter

Etymology

From the letter K, whose name comes from Latin ka, from Greek kappa. As a given name, it may be a short form of names beginning with K.