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footman in Finnish

footman in Finnish is lakeija, miespalvelija, aitosiilikäs — footman means historically, a male servant who attended the door, carriage, or dining table of a wealthy household.

footman in Finnish

lakeija
noun
A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to attend the door, the carriage, the table, etc.
miespalvelija
noun
A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to attend the door, the carriage, the table, etc.
lakeija
noun
(historical) A servant who runs in front of his master's carriage.
aitosiilikäs
noun
A moth of the family Arctiidae (or subfamily Arctiinae); -- so called from its livery-like colors.
harmokeltasiipi
noun
especially, a common footman (Manulea lurideola)
liipotin
noun
A bar that connects the treadle of a spinning wheel to the wheel.

What does "footman" mean?

  1. noun Historically, a male servant who attended the door, carriage, or dining table of a wealthy household.
    "A footman opened the carriage door for the guests."
  2. noun A soldier who fights on foot rather than on horseback (archaic).
    "The knights and footmen assembled before the battle."

footman in a sentence

  • A footman opened the carriage door for the guests.
  • The knights and footmen assembled before the battle.

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "footman" in Finnish?

"footman" in Finnish is lakeija, miespalvelija, aitosiilikäs. footman means: Historically, a male servant who attended the door, carriage, or dining table of a wealthy household.

How do you use "footman" in a sentence?

Example: "A footman opened the carriage door for the guests." In Finnish, "footman" is lakeija, miespalvelija, aitosiilikäs.

Are there other ways to say "footman" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "footman": lakeija, miespalvelija, aitosiilikäs, harmokeltasiipi, liipotin.

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