Definitions For Kecksy

Noun

{{en-noun, kecksies}} The hollow stalk of an umbelliferous plant, such as the hemlock.

Etymology

Possibly from kex, putatively meaning "something inedible or that causes one to gag," from keck, , to retch1833, w:t. f. thiselton dyer, t. f. thiselton dyer, '''', 2004, Facsimile Reprint, — It has been suggested that kecksies may be a mistaken form of the plural kex ; and that kex may have been formed from keck, something so dry that the eater would keck at it, or be unable to swallow it.

See also

kaxes {{qualifier, plural}} kecks {{qualifier, plural}} kex