Etymology

Attested since circa 1600. Probably an alteration of older (Old Norse) bœki (whence bæki), perhaps influenced by Danish bøg. Ultimately from Proto-Germanic *bōkō, *bōkijǭ ‎(“beech”), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂ǵos ‎(“beech”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpeiːcɪ/

  Rhymes: -eiːcɪ