FOOTMAN

n.

5 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

A soldier who marches and fights on foot; a foot soldier.

2.
n.

A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to attend the door, the carriage, the table, etc.

3.
n.

Formerly, a servant who ran in front of his master's carriage; a runner. Prior.

4.
n.

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

5.
n.

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


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