footboys

/ˈfʊtˌbɔɪz/
noun
  1. Plural of footboy; male servants who run errands or perform minor tasks.
    • Two footboys carried the heavy trunk up the stairs.
    • The footboys lined up to greet the arriving guests.
    • The household employed several footboys to handle daily chores.
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