FOOTMEN

Noun

footmen

plural of footman

Source: Wiktionary


FOOTMAN

Foot"man, n.; pl. Footmen (.

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. Prior.

4. A metallic stand with four feet, for keeping anything warm before a fire.

5. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A moth of the family Lithosidæ; -- so called from its livery- like colors.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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