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- [lak-ee]
- /ˈlæk i/
- /ˈlæk.ɪ/
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- [lak-ee]
- /ˈlæk i/
Definitions of lacquey word
- noun plural lacquey a servile follower; toady. 1
- noun plural lacquey a footman or liveried manservant. 1
- verb with object lacquey to attend as a lackey does. 1
- noun lacquey Alternative spelling of lackey. 1
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Origin of lacquey
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Middle French laquais, perhaps < Catalan lacayo, alacayo < ?
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Parts of speech for Lacquey
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lacquey popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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