keyring

English

noun
Definitions
  • A ring, normally of metal or plastic, for holding keys together.
  • (cryptography) A set of data holding linked encryption keys.

Etymology

Compound from English key (cay) + English ring (surround, sound a bell, planetary rings).

Origin

English

ring

Gloss

surround, sound a bell, planetary rings

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