night key
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of night key
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40
Example Sentences
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It was a mistake of his wife to allow Peter Junior a night key.
From The Eye of Dread by Erskine, Payne
Cornelius opened the door with a night key, and bade Herbert follow.
From Herbert Carter's Legacy by Alger, Horatio
Shortly after parting with Wise, the great government special, Oscar went on to the street, and proceeding up town entered a very respectable-looking house which he entered with a night key.
From Cad Metti, The Female Detective Strategist Dudie Dunne Again in the Field by Halsey, Harlan Page
Taking out your night key, you thrust it into the lock.
From The Golden Slipper : and other problems for Violet Strange by Green, Anna Katharine
The officer let himself into the house with a night key, and the two ascended the stairs, at the top of which the officer led the lad into a small but comfortable room.
From The Boy Allies at Liege by Hayes, Clair W. (Clair Wallace)
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