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Webster 1913 Edition
Footman
Foot′man
,Noun.
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.
(Zool.)
A moth of the family
Lithosidæ
; – so called from its livery-like colors. Webster 1828 Edition
Footman
FOOT'MAN
,Noun.
1.
A soldier who marches and fights on foot.2.
A menial servant; a runner; a servant in livery.