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layette

American

[ley-et] / leɪˈɛt /

noun

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

layette British

/ leɪˈɛt /

noun

a complete set of articles, including clothing, bedclothes, and other accessories, for a newborn baby

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Etymology

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

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