lackey- root words — words with the lackey- root

The root lackey- comes from Spanish alacayo, meaning footman, servant. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including lackey, lacquey. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the lackey- root

Explore words with lackey- — words containing the lackey- root and sharing its sense of "footman, servant". Examples include lackey, lacquey. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does lackey- mean?

The lackey- root means footman, servant, from Spanish alacayo. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.