Footmen Synonyms, Footmen Antonyms

footman c.1300, foot soldier; late 14c., one who goes on foot; as a personal attendant, originally one who ran before or alongside his masters carriage, announcing its arrival (and keeping it from tipping over). The modern, non-jogging servant sense is from c.1700, though the running footmen still were in service mid-18c. From foot + man.

Example Sentences for footmen

Standing behind the carriage are two footmen, only a trifle less magnificent.

Two mice were turned into footmen; four grasshoppers into white horses.

And I should think there are at least twenty footmen with—if you'll believe me—powdered hair!

Then she stepped into her coach and drove off, with her footmen behind, in great style.