An English surname originating as an occupation, a variant of Waite.

plural of Wait

plural of wait

(Britain) A group of singers or musicians performing in the streets, especially around Christmas.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of wait

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of wait on

To wait until the specified event occurs. / To await the arrival of.

present participle of wait

(obsolete) Watching. / The act of staying or remaining in expectation. / Attendance, service.

To provide a service to (someone); to act as a servant to (someone); to serve (someone) as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant. / (colloquial) To wait for (a person).