valeted

val·et

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [va-ley, val-it, val-ey]
- /væˈleɪ, ˈvæl ɪt, ˈvæl eɪ/
- /ˈvæl.eɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [va-ley, val-it, val-ey]
- /væˈleɪ, ˈvæl ɪt, ˈvæl eɪ/

Definitions of valeted word

noun valeted a male servant who attends to the personal needs of his male employer, as by taking care of clothing or the like; manservant. 1
noun valeted a man who is employed for cleaning and pressing, laundering, and similar services for patrons of a hotel, passengers on a ship, etc. 1
noun valeted an attendant who parks cars for patrons at a hotel, restaurant, etc. 1
noun valeted a stand or rack for holding coats, hats, etc. 1

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Origin of valeted

First appearance:

before 1560

One of the 32% oldest English words

1560-70; < French; Middle French va(s)let squire, equivalent to vas- (< Medieval Latin vassus servant) + -let -let; see vassal

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Parts of speech for Valeted

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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valeted popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

valeted usage trend in Literature

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