footman

• Слуга мужского пола в богатом домохозяйстве, обычно нанимаемый для обслуживания дверей, подачи блюд за столом или сопровождения кареты.

A male servant in a wealthy household, typically employed to attend to the door, serve at table, or accompany a carriage.

irregular plural

1. Domestic servantB2formalbritish

   A male servant in a wealthy household, typically wearing a uniform, who performs duties such as serving meals, opening doors, and attending to guests.

   Лакей

   • The footman announced the arrival of the guests.
   • A footman stood by the door, ready to assist.
   • The butler and footman worked together to serve dinner.

   Synonymsattendantflunkeylackeymanservantpagevalet