ka

¹

[ kah ]

noun

, Egyptian Religion.

1. a spiritual entity, an aspect of the individual, believed to live within the body during life and to survive it after death.

kA

²

1. kiloampere; kiloamperes.

ka-

³

1. variant of ker-.

ka

/ kɑː /

noun

1. (in ancient Egypt) an attendant spirit supposedly dwelling as a vital force in a man or statue

Word History and Origins

Origin of ka¹

1890–95; < Egyptian k ʾ

Word History and Origins

Origin of ka¹

from Egyptian

Example Sentences

Bhaghani’s consistency in making 14 of 17 field-goal attempts this season has done more than put the sophomore in the conversation to join Norm Johnson, John Lee, Chris Sailer, Justin Medlock and Ka’imi Fairbairn as one of the Bruins’ all-time great kickers; it has also earned him the nickname “Money Bhags” from special teams coordinator Kodi Whitfield.

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Ka, the New York City rapper and producer who also served as a captain in the New York City Fire Department, has died.

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“Ka lived a life of service — to his city, to his community, and to his music,” the statement said.

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A Brooklyn native, Ka was best known for channeling his personal battles and feelings into conceptual songs, including “Conflicted,” “Mourn at Night” and “Sirens.”

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Throughout his music career, which he balanced with his fire department service, Ka self-released 11 solo albums, including the lauded 2016 recording “Honor Killed the Samurai,” according to his Instagram.

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