Associations to the word «Footman»
Noun
- Coachman
- Valet
- Horseman
- Carriage
- Groom
- Ladyship
- Butler
- Maid
- Arctiidae
- Housekeeper
- Chariot
- Chauffeur
- Tradesman
- Breech
- Tray
- Servant
- Stocking
- Wig
- Parlour
- Duchess
- Waistcoat
- Staircase
- Adele
- Gardener
- Mistress
- Cinderella
- Luggage
- Lordship
- Princesse
- Attendant
- Cook
- Pumpkin
- Limousine
- Porter
- Waiter
- Behind
- Countess
- Whisker
- Shawl
- Coat
- Levin
- Madame
- Shopkeeper
- Governess
- Luncheon
- Domestic
- Door
- Lace
- Stair
- Fresh
- Mutton
- Retainer
- Etiquette
- Gentleman
- Frog
- Rung
- Pomp
- Dowager
- Brat
- Francois
- Crawley
- Lady
- Pavement
- Nobleman
- Champagne
- Steward
- Hat
- Beggar
- Coach
- Archer
- Stirrup
- Dress
Adjective
Adverb
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
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.