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