sous-fifre — meaning in English
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English meaning
- 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
sous-fifre is used for these senses in English:
- underling A subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority.