laquais

French

Etymology

Uncertain. Compare English lackey.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /la.kɛ/
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Noun

laquais m (invariable)

  1. footman, lackey, liveried servant
  2. flunky, stooge

Descendants

  • → German: Lakai

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