FOOTMAN

Footman

A footman is a male domestic worker. The designation "running footman" derived from the attendants who ran beside or behind the carriages of aristocrats, many of whom were chosen for their physical attributes. They ran alongside the coach to make sure it was not overturned by such obstacles as ditches or tree roots. They would also run ahead to prepare the destination place for their lord's arrival.

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footman

Noun

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


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