kay

1 of 2

noun (1)

: the letter k

Kay

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a boastful overbearing knight of the Round Table who is foster brother and seneschal of King Arthur

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kay was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near kay

Cite this Entry

“Kay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kay. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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