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valet
What does valet mean?
valet (noun): a man's personal male attendant, responsible for his clothes and appearance.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where does valet come from?
Borrowed from Middle French valet, from Old French vaslet.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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