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English word origin

Etymology of dikes

See dike.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

plural of dike

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See dike.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Alternative spelling of dykes (“diagonal cutting pliers”).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Likely a blend of diagonal + cut, with influence from dyke and dike.

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