FOOTMAN

FOOTMAN. → One who runs ahead of kings and princes 1Sa 8:11; 2Sa 15:1; 1Ki 1:5

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footman. Footman, n. a man-servant in livery, runner, stand

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Foot″man (?), n.; pl. Footmen (�). 1. 1. A soldier who marches and fights on foot; a foot soldier.
2. 2. A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to attend the door, the carriage, the table, etc.
3. 3. Formerly, a servant who ran in front of his master's carriage; a runner. Prior.
4. 4. A metallic stand with four feet, for keeping anything warm before a fire.
5. 5. (Zoöl.) A moth of the family Lithosidæ; — so called from its livery-like colors.