late Middle English key, from Old French kay, of Celtic origin. The change of spelling in the late 17th century was influenced by the modern French spelling quai.
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[ 1 syll. quay, qu-ay] The baby boy name Quay is pronounced K IY †. Quay's origin is English. Quay's meaning is 'wharf'. A form of Quay is the name Quaye. See also the related category english. Quay is not widely used as a baby name for boys. It is not in the top 1000 names.
‘There are some high quality office spaces available at present, particularly along the quays and docklands area.’ Late Middle English key, from Old French kay, of Celtic origin. The change of spelling in the late 17th century was influenced by the modern French spelling quai.
quay. (kē, kā, kwā), n. a landing place, esp. one of solid masonry, constructed along the edge of a body of water; wharf. [1690–1700; sp. variant (after French quai) of earlier kay (also key, whence the modern pronunciation) < Old French kay, cay, akin to Sp cayo shoal. See key 2]
Definitions of quay. noun. wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline. see more. see less. type of: dock, pier, wharf, wharfage. a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats. Usage Examples.
