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Meaning of "layette" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LAYETTE

From French, from Old French, from laie, from Middle Dutch laege box.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LAYETTE

layette  [leɪˈɛt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LAYETTE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Layette is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LAYETTE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

layette

Layette

A layette is a collection of clothing for a newborn child. The term "layette set" is commonly used in the United States to refer to gift sets of baby clothes. Traditionally, women would hand-sew their baby's clothes during their pregnancy. Today "layette" is often used to identify a baby clothing section of a store. The term can also be used for bedding, accessories, and baby care items.

Definition of layette in the English dictionary

The definition of layette in the dictionary is a complete set of articles, including clothing, bedclothes, and other accessories, for a newborn baby.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LAYETTE


ariette
ˌærɪˈɛt
aviette
ˌeɪvɪˈɛt
duet
djuːˈɛt
farmerette
ˌfɑːmərˈɛt
featurette
ˌfiːtʃərˈɛt
historiette
hɪˌstɔːrɪˈɛt
Juliet
dʒʊlɪˈɛt
ladette
ˌlædˈɛt
minuet
ˌmɪnjʊˈɛt
oubliette
ˌuːblɪˈɛt
parkette
ˌpɑːkˈɛt
pirouette
ˌpɪrʊˈɛt
serviette
ˌsɜːvɪˈɛt
silhouette
ˌsɪluːˈɛt
stagette
ˌstæɡˈɛt
statuette
ˌstætjʊˈɛt
storyette
ˌstɔːrɪˈɛt
ulsterette
ˌʌlstərˈɛt
undergraduette
ˌʌndəˌɡrædjʊˈɛt
winceyette
ˌwɪnsɪˈɛt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LAYETTE

layaway
layaway plan
layback
laydeez
layer
layer cake
layerage
layered
layering
layin
laying
laying on of hands
layman
laymanize
laymen
layoff
layout
layover
layshaft
laystall

WORDS THAT END LIKE LAYETTE

Antoinette
bachelorette
brunette
cassette
cigarette
Colette
corvette
dinette
essayette
etiquette
gazette
jeanette
kitchenette
Lafayette
netiquette
palette
roulette
toilette
vedette
vignette

Synonyms and antonyms of layette in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «layette» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LAYETTE

Find out the translation of layette to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of layette from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «layette» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

全套服装
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

canastilla
570 millions of speakers

English

layette
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दहेज
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حوائج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

приданое
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

enxoval
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নবজাত শিশুর জন্য প্রয়োজনীয় কাপড়চোপড় ইঃ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

layette
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Layette
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Babyausstattung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

新生児用品一式
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

갓난 아기 용품 한 벌
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Layette
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

layette
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புதிதாகப் பிறந்த குழந்தைக்குத் தேவையான துணிமணிகள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बिंदू
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bebek çamaşırı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

corredino da neonato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wyprawka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

придане
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

layette
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

layette
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

layette
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

layette
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

layette
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of layette

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LAYETTE»

The term «layette» is quite widely used and occupies the 50.479 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LAYETTE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «layette» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «layette» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about layette

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LAYETTE»

Discover the use of layette in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to layette and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Babu Blooms Layette
Perfect for a budding princess, this lovely layette is delicately adorned with dimensional flowers and bows.
Leisure Arts, 2003
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The Girlfriends' Guide to Baby Gear: What to Buy, What to ...
Layette,. Anyway? Long before she had any babies of her own, our Girlfriend Mar - got attended her very first baby shower. Margot was certainly intrigued by all the exotic gear and goodies that were unwrapped that afternoon. What mystified ...
Vicki Iovine, 2002
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The Baby Gizmo Buying Guide: From Pacifiers to Potties . . . ...
Eighteen. Layette,. or. Bitty. Baby. Clothes. and. Linens. Today “layette” is used much more generically—even as section signs in department stores—to mean any soft fabric item you would dress or wrap a newborn in. It can refer to clothes,  ...
Heather Maclean, 2008
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La Layette Comedie En Trois Actes
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
Andre Sylvane, 2009
5
Baby Layettes and Afghans
Give Baby a royal welcome to the world with these precious nursery must-haves that you've crocheted yourself.
Leisure Arts, 2001
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Caught!
“Tipley contacted Roxanne about a problem with one of his accounts, and I know she is looking into it,” Jordan said. Layette grunted into the phone, and Jordan thought he heard papers rustle. “Speak your mind, old man.” Jordan didn't hide ...
Lorie O'Clare, 2005
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My Very First Layette
Wrap up the little one with these 4 layette sets to crochet in soft pastels. Each easy-to-stitch sacque, bonnet, afghan, and bootie set will please baby and mother alike. For newborn to 3 months. My Very First Layette (Leisure Arts #3162)
‎2000
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The Commodification of Childhood: The Children’s Clothing ...
The layette became a standard merchandise category during the early 'zos and grew in significance with the industry's growth. A mother's choice of layette could reveal her concerns and preoccupations as well as express her aspirations, ...
Daniel Thomas Cook, 2004
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Abandoned Children: Foundlings and Child Welfare in ...
Foundlings and Child Welfare in Nineteenth-Century France Rachel Ginnis Fuchs. Table 2.2 Clothing Provided to Abandoned Infants, 222262 Sourrts: s:a Foss. 27 "d(1attrtille, Raport, (2492 9304 n, ("22 app. veture 12 3 4 1 2 1 2 1 22" Layette ...
Rachel Ginnis Fuchs, 1984
10
Christening Sets to Crochet
There's a new family member on the way! Celebrate the little one's arrival by creating a special christening layette. You want the best for Baby, so why not crochet one of these two classic christening sets designed by Kay Meadors?
‎2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LAYETTE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term layette is used in the context of the following news items.
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Files of The Times
Winner of the girl's layette was Rebecca Anderson, daughter of Kevin and Traci Anderson of Wibaux. Winner of the boy's layette was Kirkland ... «Fallon County Extra, Jul 15»
2
Head-on crash kills area man
Coshocton County deputies determined that a pickup truck driven by Bryan T. Thornsburg, 44, of West Layette, was northbound on County ... «Coshocton Tribune, Jul 15»
3
Helping the little ones: Newborns in Need
Last year, with help from the local Barnes and Noble, a hardcover book is now placed in the layette. Volunteers have started to sew blank dolls ... «Springfield News-Leader, Jul 15»
4
Crossword solutions: Saturday, July 11
Down: 1 Freedom, 2 Large-hearted, 3 Yack, 4 Bitchy, 5 Sombrero, 6 Great Britain, 7 Ante, 11 Ski, 12 Slovakia, 14 Tor, 15 Layette, 16 Bigwig, ... «The Dominion Post, Jul 15»
5
Exclusive: Princess Charlotte Is About to Receive a Very Unusual Gift
... clothes from auntie Pippa while nanny Maria Borrallo organized the delivery of a specially made christening layette from Spanish store Irulea. «Vanity Fair, Jul 15»
6
Neighborhood Place partners offer six back to school events, 2 job …
Pregnant attendees receive a baby tote filled with baby items and a gas/gift card, with more chances to win prizes like gift/layette set(s), bottle ... «WHAS 11.com, Jul 15»
7
Helen & Harold's layette collection selected for NY NOW trade show
Chelsey Armstrong's 3-month old twins wear Helen & Harold's layette clothing designed by Armstrong and her sister, Chaney McGehee. «Dothan Eagle, Jul 15»
8
THE BOOMING BUSINESS OF HESED HOW MINOR ACTS OF …
Layette, holiday clothing, uniforms, winter coats and wedding gowns are distributed by SBH's Clothing Service Division. Its Family Service ... «Community Magazine, Jul 15»
9
Mildred Florence Plog
It was Millie's life-long gift to share her many doilies, tablecloths, afghans, baby layette sets and bedspreads she joyfully created for family and ... «Star News, Jun 15»
10
Marian Rivera, naturally beautiful
Of course, Marian will not tell you — not yet — the color of the infant layette or the nursery. “But you're more beautiful now, so it's probably a girl ... «Philippine Star, Jun 15»

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