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Etymology of the English word key

the English word key
derived from the Maori word kai
derived from the Melanesian word pidgin

Derivations in English

keyboard, keyed, keyhole, keyless, keylock, keyman, keynote, keypad, keyslot, keystone, keystroke, keyway, keyword, latchkey, passkey, rekey, softkey, turnkey, keved, keying

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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