lakei — meaning in English

English meaning

• footman noun Historically, a male servant who attended the door, carriage, or dining table of a wealthy household.
• lackey noun A servant, especially one in uniform, or by extension someone who follows orders without question.

Senses

lakei is used for these senses in English:

• footman A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to attend the door, the carriage, the table, etc.
• lackey A footman, a liveried male servant.
• lackey A fawning, servile follower.

footman — full definition

1. noun Historically, a male servant who attended the door, carriage, or dining table of a wealthy household.
2. noun A soldier who fights on foot rather than on horseback (archaic).

lackey — full definition

1. noun A servant, especially one in uniform, or by extension someone who follows orders without question.
2. verb To serve someone in an overly obedient, fawning way.

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