Foot·man n.; pl. Footmen
 1. A soldier who marches and fights on foot; a foot soldier.
 2. A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to attend the door, the carriage, the table, etc.
 3. Formerly, a servant who ran in front of his master's carriage; a runner.
 4. A metallic stand with four feet, for keeping anything warm before a fire.
 5. Zool. A moth of the family Lithosidæ; -- so called from its livery-like colors.

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