Footman

·noun A soldier who marches and fights on foot; a foot soldier.

II. Footman ·noun Formerly, a servant who ran in front of his master's carriage; a runner.

III. Footman ·noun A metallic stand with four feet, for keeping anything warm before a fire.

IV. Footman ·noun A moth of the family Lithosidae;

— so called from its livery-like colors.

V. Footman ·noun A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to attend the door, the carriage, the table, ·etc.