Wait

wat, v. i. To stay or rest in expectation; or remain stationary till the arrival of some or event; to rest in patience, expect, watch, to lie in ambush, as an enemy. —?', t. To stay await. — n. Ambush, pi. Musicians who perform at night or in the early morning; serenaders.— er, n. One who waits; an attendant, esp. at salver; a ve el on which something is carried, furniture, etc. — Wait'ing-maid, -wom'an, n. male servant who attends a lady. Waive, Waiver. See under Waif.