Bible Dictionaries
Footman

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(n.) A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to attend the door, the carriage, the table, etc.

(2):

(n.) Formerly, a servant who ran in front of his master's carriage; a runner.

(3):

(n.) A metallic stand with four feet, for keeping anything warm before a fire.

(4):

(n.) A moth of the family Lithosidae; - so called from its livery-like colors.

(5):

(n.) A soldier who marches and fights on foot; a foot soldier.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Footman'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​f/footman.html. 1828.