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valeting

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 valeting word

  • noun valeting 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 valeting 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 valeting an attendant who parks cars for patrons at a hotel, restaurant, etc. 1
  • noun valeting a stand or rack for holding coats, hats, etc. 1

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Origin of valeting

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 Valeting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

valeting 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

valeting usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with valeting

  • how to start a mobile car valeting business?

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