layette

English edit

Etymology edit

From French layette.

Pronunciation edit

(UK) IPA^(key): /leɪˈ(j)ɛt/
Rhymes: -ɛt

Noun edit

layette (plural layettes)

A complete set of clothing, bedding and toilet articles for a new baby.
A tray for carrying the powder in a powder mill.
(US, military) A bin for storing equipment parts prior to their use.

French edit

Etymology edit

From laie (“box, coffer”) +‎ -ette.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /lɛ.jɛt/, /le.jɛt/

Noun edit

layette f (plural layettes)

baby clothes, babywear

Further reading edit

“layette”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.

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