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See also: key chain and keychain

English

Noun

key-chain (plural key-chains)

  1. Alternative form of keychain.
    • 1990 September 27, Suzanne Slesin, “Urban Meadow: Mist and Snip”, in The New York Times, New York, N.Y.: The New York Times Company, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 25 May 2015:
      "Some of our customers often want to send a small gift, a piece of jewelry or a key-chain along with the grass, so we'll incorporate it into the flat," Ms. [Peggy] O'Dea said.
    • 2007 August 15, James Martin, “Inside the spider's web”, in Alan Rusbridger, editor, The Guardian, London: Guardian News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 31 August 2013:
      And, as if the guarantee of paradise were not sufficient, the museum also boasts a gift shop, where those so-inclined can purchase Hizbullah DVD's, key-chains, car-fresheners, and perfume.
    • 2011 March 3, Susannah Frankel, “The cultural significance of the handbag”, in The Independent, London: Independent News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 4 March 2011:
      Its burgundy lining was a reference to the colour of her school uniform and the plaited leather and gilt shoulder strap was a throwback to her convent education, too, reminiscent of the key-chains carried by nuns.
    • 2014 August 11, Dimple Vijaykumar, “The Defender: the smart pepper spray device that photographs your assailant”, in Alan Rusbridger, editor, The Guardian, London: Guardian News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 12 August 2014:
      Another site, Rose Guardian, sells sharp-edged, cat-shaped "self-defense key-chains" and on Etsy you can find handmade switchblade necklaces.
    • 2018 July 4, Chelsea Ritschel, “Walmart faces boycott over Donald Trump impeachment shirts”, in The Independent, London: Independent News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 4 July 2018:
      In addition to red “Make America Great Again” hats and shirts, the megastore also sells Trump for President shirts, mugs, and key-chains.
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