| footman | 1. A soldier who marches and fights on foot; a foot soldier. 2. A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to attend the door, the carriage, the table, etc. 3. Formerly, a servant who ran in front of his master's carriage; a runner. 4. A metallic stand with four feet, for keeping anything warm before a fire. 5. <zoology> A moth of the family Lithosidae; so called from its livery-like colours. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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