— valetless , adj.
/va lay", val"it, val"ay/ , n. , v. , valeted, valeting .
n.
1. a male servant who attends to the personal needs of his employer, as by taking care of clothing or the like; manservant.
2. a man who is employed for cleaning and pressing, laundering, and similar services for patrons of a hotel, passengers on a ship, etc.
3. an attendant who parks cars for patrons at a hotel, restaurant, etc.
4. a stand or rack for holding coats, hats, etc.
v.t. , v.i.
5. to serve as a valet.
[ 1560-70; va ( s ) let squire, equiv. to vas- ( vassus servant) + -let -LET; see VASSAL ]