lakei

Dutch

Etymology

From French laquais, probably from Spanish lacayo, of uncertain origin; cognate with lackey

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯
  • Hyphenation: la‧kei

Noun

lakei m (plural lakeien, diminutive lakeitje n)

  1. A footman, liveried servant
  2. (figuratively) A flunky, servile follower.

Synonyms

  • (liveried servant) livreibediende m, livreiknecht m
  • (flunky) slaafje n, voetveeg m, f
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