Waite Meaning

/wˈeɪt/
B2

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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verbArchaic spelling of wait.

nameA surname originating as an occupation for a watchman.

Morrison Waite was the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court.
Waite is a common name found in many English-speaking countries.
We are waiting for the Waite family to arrive.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The knight will always ____ patiently for the king's command before advancing.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The Arthur ____ Tarot is one of the most famous and widely used decks for fortune-telling around the world today.

English surname for a watchman of Norman origin, from the verb wait. Sometimes confused with White or Wheat.

"And post o're Land and Ocean without rest: They also serve who only stand and waite." — 1673, John Milton, When I consider how my light is spent:

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The knight will always ____ patiently for the king's command before advancing.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The Arthur ____ Tarot is one of the most famous and widely used decks for fortune-telling around the world today.

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