n.; pl. Kecksies [ Properly pl. of kex. See Kex. ] (Bot.) The hollow stalk of an umbelliferous plant, such as the cow parsnip or the hemlock. [ Written also kex, and in pl., kecks, kaxes. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Nothing teems
But hateful docks, rough thistles, kecksies, burs. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]