The word "eke" is a verb that means to supplement with the application of some great effort. In this sense it is always used along with the word "out". It can also refer to acquiring something with the employment of some great strain or effort. It refers to something being stretched or made to last by using it with great economy or frugalness. In all its very meanings it refers to the application of or undergoing and excess or extra amount of effort. The word "eke" is taken from the Middle English word "eken" and is derived from the Old English word "ecan". In an archaic sense it was also used to mean also.
EKE may also refer to the term Encrypted Key Exchange. Using this method a password can be encrypted and sent as a public key to a second party to decrypt. They can then work out or negotiate a shared key.
EKE may also refer to the term Encrypted Key Exchange. Using this method a password can be encrypted and sent as a public key to a second party to decrypt. They can then work out or negotiate a shared key.
