Definitions for layette

layette lay·ette

Spelling: [ley-et]
IPA: /leɪˈɛt/

Layette is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 92 anagrams from letters in layette (aeeltty).

Definitions for layette

noun

  1. an outfit of clothing, bedding, etc., for a newborn baby.

Origin of layette

1830-40; French; Middle French laiete small coffer, equivalent to laie chest (Middle Dutch laeye, variant of lade; akin to lade) + -ete -ette

Examples for layette

They are born the owners of a layette which becomes the groundwork of their trousseau.

A date was approaching, and there was the layette to be prepared.

The present will be accompanied by a layette, so that the child may learn to dress her infant and to change its clothes.

The layette and the little bed are in our room all ready for the coining of our treasure.

We came here because the mother said she got a layette at madame's studio.

But, monsieur, I says, what about the layette; wheres the little ones layette?

Mrs. Barsaloux, relenting, had sent a layette of French workmanship, and Marna was radiantly happy.

Word Value for layette
Scrable

10

Words with friends

10

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