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