Middle English word keye comes from Proto-Indo-European *kagʰyóm (Enclosure, hedge.), Latin ago, Proto-Indo-European *kagʰom, Latin co, Latin co- ((intensifier). Together, with.), Old English cǣga
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *kagʰyóm | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | Enclosure, hedge. |
| ago | Latin (lat) | (of offerings) I slay, kill (as a sacrifice). (of plants) I put forth, sprout, extend. (of time) I pass, spend. I accomplish, manage, achieve. I chase, pursue. I discuss, plead, deliberate. I do, act, make, behave. I drive at, pursue (a course of action). I drive, conduct. I guide, govern, administer. I perform, transact. I push, move, impel. I rob, steal, plunder, carry off. I stir up, [...] |
| *kagʰom | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| co | Latin (lat) | |
| co- | Latin (lat) | (intensifier). Together, with. |
| cǣga | Old English (ang) | |
| *kagyom | Proto-Celtic (cel-pro) | Pen, enclosure. |
| cagiíun | Gaulish (cel-gau) | |
| cagiíum | Gaulish (cel-gau) | |
| *kagyom | Gaulish (cel-gau) | |
| coacto | Latin (lat) | I compel, constrain, force. |
| caium | Latin (lat) | (Middle Latin) quay, wharf. (Middle Latin) storehouse, shop, workshop. |
| coagulum | Latin (lat) | Curd. Rennet. Thickening, congealing. Tie, bond, binding agent. |
| cail | Old French (fro) | Quay; wharf. |
| keiȝe | Middle English (enm) |