Footman Definition

fo͝otmən
footmen
noun
A male servant who assists the butler in a large household.
Webster's New World
A man employed as a servant to wait at table, attend the door, and run various errands, as in a palace.
American Heritage
A foot soldier; infantryman.
Webster's New World
One who travels on foot; a pedestrian.
American Heritage
(historical) A servant who runs in front of his master's carriage.
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Noun

Singular:
footman
Plural:
footmen

Origin of Footman

  • Middle English footman, fotman, foteman (“foot soldier, running footman”)

    From Wiktionary

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