"lakei" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [Dutch]

IPA: /laːˈkɛi̯/ Audio: Nl-lakei.ogg Forms: lakeien [plural], lakeitje [diminutive, neuter]
Rhymes: -ɛi̯ Etymology: From Middle Dutch lackey, from Middle French laquais, probably from Old Spanish lacayo, of uncertain origin; cognate with lackey. Etymology templates: {{inh|nl|dum|lackey}} Middle Dutch lackey, {{der|nl|frm|laquais}} Middle French laquais, {{der|nl|osp|lacayo}} Old Spanish lacayo Head templates: {{nl-noun|m|-en|lakeitje}} lakei m (plural lakeien, diminutive lakeitje n)
  1. A lackey, a footman, a liveried servant, an attendant. Tags: masculine Categories (topical): Occupations Synonyms: livreibediende, livreiknecht
    Sense id: en-lakei-nl-noun-I7i6xW0Q Disambiguation of Occupations: 53 47 Categories (other): Dutch entries with incorrect language header, Dutch entries with topic categories using raw markup Disambiguation of Dutch entries with incorrect language header: 55 45 Disambiguation of Dutch entries with topic categories using raw markup: 50 50
  2. (figuratively) A flunky, servile follower. Tags: figuratively, masculine Categories (topical): Occupations Synonyms: slaafje, voetveeg
    Sense id: en-lakei-nl-noun-KjuMFTEA Disambiguation of Occupations: 53 47 Categories (other): Dutch entries with incorrect language header, Dutch entries with topic categories using raw markup Disambiguation of Dutch entries with incorrect language header: 55 45 Disambiguation of Dutch entries with topic categories using raw markup: 50 50

Inflected forms

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