English

Pronunciation
IPA|/k�t/

Etymology 1
From bra-ket notation invented by w:Paul Dirac|Paul Dirac.

Noun
wikipedia|Bra-ket notation
en-noun

1. physics A vector, in Hilbert space, that represents the state of a quantum mechanical system; the complex conjugate of a bra; a ket vector.

Etymology 2
Compare Icelandic kjöt (flesh); akin to Swedish kött and Danish kjöd. The use of the term ket for "candy" or "sweets" probably derived from its use to describe sweet meats or as a deterrent to children.

Noun
en-noun

1. Northern English dialect carrion|Carrion; any filth.
2. Northumbrian sweetmeats|Sweetmeats.
3. Geordie A sweet, treat or candy.

References
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 on DICT.org
R:Northumberland 1880
R:Northeast Dialect 2005
R:Palgrave

Breton

Adverb
ket

1. not (together with ne: ne ... ket)

#: N'ouzon ket petra eo. I don't know what it is.

Category:Breton adverbs

fr:ket
is:ket
ru:ket
tr:ket

• 2007-06-04 20:24 - Williamsayers79 - expand dialect def, etym, refs

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