Definitions

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  • proper noun A topographic surname for someone living near a dike.
  • proper noun The goddess personifying the principle of justice.

Etymologies

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From Middle English.

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From Ancient Greek Δίκη (Dikē).

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Examples

  • Family Day at the Dike is a day of free sledding, with free hot dogs and Pepsi products while supplies last.

    Homepage | INFORUM | Fargo, ND 2010

  • Also, they seem to be unable to spell, because I can get Dyke, even though I can't get Lesbian, or 'Dike', whatever that is.

    1,159 Naughty Words 2005

  • When, at school, they had come to the story of the Dutch boy who saved his town from flood by thrusting his hand into the hole in the dike and holding it there until help came, the class, after one look at the accompanying picture in the reader, dubbed young Ben "Dike" Westerveld.

    Half Portions Edna Ferber 1926

  • When, at school, they had come to the story of the Dutch boy who saved his town from flood by thrusting his finger into the hole in the dike and holding it there until help came, the class, after one look at the accompanying picture in the reader, dubbed young Ben "Dike" Westerveld.

    One Basket Edna Ferber 1926

  • If he is there, his name will be "Dike" instead of

    Softpedia News - Global 2009

  • Following his senior year, Dunlap was awarded a football scholarship to Youngstown State University where he played for the legendary coach Dwight "Dike" Beede.

    Salem News 2008

  • Following his senior year, Dunlap was awarded a football scholarship to Youngstown State University where he played for the legendary coach Dwight "Dike" Beede.

    Salem News 2008

  • Following his senior year, Dunlap was awarded a football scholarship to Youngstown State University where he played for the legendary coach Dwight "Dike" Beede.

    Salem News 2008

  • Following his senior year, Dunlap was awarded a football scholarship to Youngstown State University where he played for the legendary coach Dwight "Dike" Beede.

    Salem News 2008

  • Following his senior year, Dunlap was awarded a football scholarship to Youngstown State University where he played for the legendary coach Dwight "Dike" Beede.

    Salem News 2008

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