noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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UK:/leɪˈ(j)ɛt/
rhymes with -ɛt
1
noun
Meaning 1
A complete set of clothing, bedding and toilet articles for a new baby.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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2
noun
Meaning 2
A tray for carrying the powder in a powder mill.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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3
noun
Meaning 3
A bin for storing equipment parts prior to their use.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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4
noun
Meaning 4
kit consisting of a complete outfit (clothing and accessories) for a new baby
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: kit, outfit
History
Etymology
From French layette.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
Portuguese:
enxoval
— set of clothing, bedding and toilet articles for a baby