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footman
Noun
  • A soldier who marches and fights on foot; a foot soldier. archaic
  • A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to attend the door, the carriage, the table, etc.
  • A servant who runs in front of his master's carriage. historical
  • A metallic stand with four feet, for keeping anything warm before a fire.
  • A moth of the family Lithosidae; -- so called from its livery-like colors.