  K The form of the letter K we trace to the Assyrian Cherubis Figure of Karubi, “the mighty,” who stood at the Gateway of Earthly Happiness and guarded the Pathway of True Love. It is strange that these composite boy-bird figures were also known as Shedi. The nearest word we have to which is the Hebrew shedim (devils). Unquestionably it is from the word Karubi that we get our word Kubid or Cupid. K, as described in this passage The girls under this sign are usually named Katherine (meaning Pure) or one of its diminutives—Kitty or Kate. They are always Kind and extremely Kissable, while the men are apt to be Keen, Knowledge-seeking, and Knightly. Khef. (Pronounced keff.) Arabic slang, to loaf happily, to invite one’s soul. The action of doing nothing. Kindness. The larger half of the other boy’s apple. King. The card that takes the Queen. Kismate. A young lady one is on kissing terms with. Kismet. Originally kiss met, meaning Good Luck. Kiss. A course of procedure, cunningly devised, for the mutual stoppage of speech at a moment when words are superfluous. Kissing. See under mustache. A pastime of the unmarried. Knee. An adjustable, animated settee designed for the use of ladies. Knowledge. Dame Nature’s lover. Knot. An entanglement. Three knots TRUE LOVER’S KNOT HALF HITCH OR ENGAGEMENT KNOT MARRIAGE OR SLIP NOT THE WESTERN TYPE |
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