noun , verb
■ noun / ˈvæleɪ; NAmE ; ˈvælɪt; NAmE also væˈleɪ/
1.
a man's personal servant who takes care of his clothes, serves his meals, etc.
2.
( BrE ) a hotel employee whose job is to clean the clothes of hotel guests
3.
( NAmE ) a person who parks your car for you at a hotel or restaurant
■ verb /ˈvælɪt/
1.
[ vn ] ( BrE ) to clean a person's car thoroughly, especially on the inside :
a car valeting service
2.
[ v ] to perform the duties of a valet
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WORD ORIGIN
late 15th cent. (denoting a footman acting as an attendant to a horseman): from French ; related to vassal .