käskyläinen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- flunkey noun An underling; a liveried servant or a footman; servant, retainer – a person working in the service of another (especially in the household).
- henchman noun A loyal follower or subordinate who carries out orders, often without question — frequently used of a villain's or gang leader's helpers.
- minion noun A follower or underling who carries out orders, often unquestioningly, for someone more powerful.
- underling noun A person of lower rank or authority than another; a subordinate.
Senses
käskyläinen is used for these senses in English:
flunkey — full definition
- noun An underling; a liveried servant or a footman; servant, retainer – a person working in the service of another (especially in the household).
- noun An unpleasant, snobby or cringeworthy person.