Key

Morpheme

Key

Type

free base

Denotation

tool for unlocking, solution, explanation, guide

Etymology

Middle English keye, kaye, keiȝe; Old English cǣġ

Evidence

key, keyboard, keycard, keychain, keyed, keyer, keyest, keyhole, keying, keynote, keypad, keyphrase, keyring, keys, keystone, keystroke, keyword, keyworker, unkeyed

Notes

homophone of Quay

Homographs

Key