| lackey | Origin: F. Laquais; cf. Sp. & Pg. Lacayo; of uncertain origin; perh. Of German origin, and akin to E.lick. An attending male servant; a footman; a servile follower. "Like a Christian footboy or a gentleman's lackey. <zoology> " (Shak) Lackey caterpillar, the moth which produces the lackey caterpillar. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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