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/
  • Audio:(file)
  • 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
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