Key

kee'kee'1 syllable
🇬🇧English
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MEANING

An instrument used to open locks

ORIGIN

Old English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old English 'cæg'

CULTURAL NOTES

In English-speaking cultures, the key is often symbolic of access, freedom, and knowledge.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Keys have been used for centuries as a means to secure possessions and grant access to restricted areas.

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