byke

English

Noun

byke (plural bykes)

  1. Alternative form of bike (wasps' or hornets' nest)

Scots

Alternative forms

Etymology

Etymology unknown. Cognate with Northern Middle English bike; cf. English bike.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbəik/
  • (Southern Scots) IPA(key): /ˈbaɪk/

Noun

byke (plural bykes)

  1. A beehive or anthill.
  2. A home, a dwelling.
  3. (figuratively) A swarm, usually of people.
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