layette

noun

lay·ette | \ lā-ˈet

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Definition of layette

: a complete outfit of clothing and equipment for a newborn infant

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Since its founding in 2011, the line’s chic, simple organic baby wraps (and more recently, swaddles and adorable newborn layette sets) have rapidly populated baby shower registries all over the country. — Cristina Mueller, Glamour, "I Spend $4,800 a Year on Life Coaches, and It’s Honestly Changed My Life," 17 Jan. 2019

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The first known use of layette was in 1839

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layette

noun

English Language Learners Definition of layette

: a collection of basic clothing and other things needed for a new baby

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