FOOTMAN - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
Categories: Manservant
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "footman" comes from Old English *fōtman, which comes from Middle English foteman. Many other languages have similar words:
- Old English: fēþman
🔗 Related Words
foot – A related word in the same word family.
man – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
A word with PIE origins means it's been passed down through human mouths for over 6,000 years!