Associations to the word «Footman»

Wiktionary

FOOTMAN, noun. (archaic) A soldier who marches and fights on foot; a foot soldier.
FOOTMAN, noun. A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to attend the door, the carriage, the table, etc.
FOOTMAN, noun. (historical) A servant who runs in front of his master's carriage.
FOOTMAN, noun. A metallic stand with four feet, for keeping anything warm before a fire.
FOOTMAN, noun. A moth of the family Lithosidae; -- so called from its livery-like colors.

Dictionary definition

FOOTMAN, noun. A man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy