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dyke


2dyke

noun \ˈdīk\

Definition of DYKE

often disparaging
dykey \ˈdī-kē\ adjective, often disparaging

Variants of DYKE

dyke also dike \ˈdīk\

Origin of DYKE

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1931

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