: a servant in livery formerly attending a rider or required to run in front of his master's carriage
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: a servant who serves at table, tends the door, and runs errands
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebDuring his 1982 court trial, the Queen's footman Paul Wybrew said Fagan insisted on speaking with her Majesty, according to a report by The Guardian, at the time. Tristan Balagtas, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 At that point, a footman dressed in black will pin an official notice to the gates of Buckingham palace. Chris Morris, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 The franchise is at least in part responsible for one pairing between castmates: Laura Carmichael, who plays Lady Edith Pelham, met and fell in love with her co-star Michael Fox, who plays footman Andy Parker, on set. Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 5 July 2022 Another indispensable employee was the footman, Frank Parkes—Bullimore’s longtime companion. James Reginato, Town & Country, 5 July 2022 Quips and asides from Julia’s maid Molly (Sianand Gregory) and footman John (Divian Ladwa) add even more spirit and texture with commentary that acknowledges the divide of the ruling class and their labor force. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2022 According to Seward, author of Royal Children, Andrew once so annoyed a footman that the prince ended up sprawled on the floor with a black eye. Simon Usborne, Town & Country, 13 Mar. 2022 That's because Dockery won't be performing solo, but as a duo with fellow Downton Abbey actor, Michael Fox, who appeared on seasons five and six of the show as footman Andrew Parker. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 17 Feb. 2022 Actress Michelle Dockery, 40, will sing alongside Michael Fox, 33, who played footman Andrew Parker in the historical upstairs-downstairs costume drama.Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2022 See More