Comment on The tide has changed for Dutch dykesComments−billswift16yIs "dykes" the correct British spelling? In American English it is "dikes"; "dykes" is vulgar slang for lesbians.−sailormoonOP16yAs far as I know you can use either when referring to the "levee" usage, but for the lesbian slang you need dyke. Where ambiguity exists, infer from context.I think the slang term "dyke" is a bit out of date anyway?
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Is "dykes" the correct British spelling? In American English it is "dikes"; "dykes" is vulgar slang for lesbians.
As far as I know you can use either when referring to the "levee" usage, but for the lesbian slang you need dyke. Where ambiguity exists, infer from context.
I think the slang term "dyke" is a bit out of date anyway?