footman in German
footman in German is Lakai, Bärenspinner — footman means historically, a male servant who attended the door, carriage, or dining table of a wealthy household.
footman in German
Lakai
A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to attend the door, the carriage, the table, etc.
Bärenspinner
A moth of the family Arctiidae (or subfamily Arctiinae); -- so called from its livery-like colors.
What does "footman" mean?
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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."
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noun A soldier who fights on foot rather than on horseback (archaic).
"The knights and footmen assembled before the battle."
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footman in a sentence
- A footman opened the carriage door for the guests.
- The knights and footmen assembled before the battle.
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What is "footman" in German?
"footman" in German is Lakai, Bärenspinner. 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 German, "footman" is Lakai, Bärenspinner.
Are there other ways to say "footman" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "footman": Lakai, Bärenspinner.
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