Found 2 items, similar to footman.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: footman
footman
n : a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a
palace) to run errands and do chores
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Footman
Footman
\Foot"man\, n.; pl.
Footmen.
1. A soldier who marches and fights on foot; a foot soldier.
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2. A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to
attend the door, the carriage, the table, etc.
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3. Formerly, a servant who ran in front of his master's
carriage; a runner. --Prior.
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4. A metallic stand with four feet, for keeping anything warm
before a fire.
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5. (Zo["o]l.) A moth of the family
Lithosid[ae]; -- so
called from its livery-like colors.
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