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kex
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kex, n. [W. cecys, pl., hollow stalks.].
- A weed; a kecksy. Bp. Gauden. [1913 Webster]"Though the rough kex break
The starred mosaic." [1913 Webster] - A dry husk or covering. [1913 Webster]"When the kex, or husk, is broken, he proveth a fair flying butterfly." [1913 Webster]
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