Definition of footman

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