I. ˈrī noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ryge; akin to Old High German rocko rye, Lithuanian rugys
Date: before 12th century
1. : a hardy annual grass ( Secale cereale ) that is widely grown for grain and as a cover crop
2. : the seeds of rye
3. : rye bread
4. : rye whiskey
II. noun
Etymology: Romany rai gentleman, master, from Sanskrit rājan king — more at royal
Date: 1851
: a male Gypsy