Keds

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of ked form-of, plural
  2. 2
    plural of KED form-of, plural
  3. 3
    Plimsolls (canvas shoes with rubber soles) of the American brand Keds. plural, plural-normally

    "Now for any mid-century boy worth his Keds, mastery of the pea-shooter was a skill on a par with tree fort construction, delivering a satisfactory nuggy, and frying ants with sunshine and a magnifying glass."

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hippoboscidhippoboscidkadekadekendrick extrication devicekendrick extrication device

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"Now for any mid-century boy worth his Keds, mastery of the pea-shooter was a skill on a par with tree fort construction, delivering a satisfactory nuggy, and frying ants with sunshine and a magnifying glass."

Etymology

Modified from Peds (the name initially chosen for the brand, which was already trademarked), from Latin pedēs (“feet”), plural of pēs (“foot”).

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