footman
What is another word for footman? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Historically, a male servant who attended the door, carriage, or dining table of a wealthy household.
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Etymology
From Old English words for "foot" and "man," originally describing a foot soldier before shifting to mean a household servant.
Full origin of footman →Frequently asked questions
What does “footman” mean?
The word “footman” means historically, a male servant who attended the door, carriage, or dining table of a wealthy household. In plain terms, mostly known today as a livened household servant in period dramas, or historically a foot soldier.
How do you use “footman” in a sentence?
Here is “footman” used in a sentence: “A footman opened the carriage door for the guests.”
What part of speech is “footman”?
“Footman” is a noun.
Where does the word “footman” come from?
The word “footman” comes from Old English. From Old English words for "foot" and "man," originally describing a foot soldier before shifting to mean a household servant.
How many meanings does “footman” have?
“Footman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: historically, a male servant who attended the door, carriage, or dining table of a wealthy household.
