lakei

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch lackey, from Middle French laquais, probably from Old Spanish lacayo, of uncertain origin; cognate with lackey.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /laːˈkɛi̯/

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• Hyphenation: la‧kei
• Rhymes: -ɛi̯
• Homophone: Lakei

Noun

lakei m (plural lakeien, diminutive lakeitje n)

1. a lackey, a footman, a liveried servant, an attendant

   Synonyms: livreibediende, livreiknecht

2. (figuratively) a flunky, servile follower

   Synonyms: slaafje, voetveeg