Henchboy

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A follower; footman; page; a servant. archaic

    "... There, when in Solemn State he pleas'd to ride, Poor Scepter'd slaves ran Henchboys by his side: [...]"

  2. 2
    A young henchman

    "So seeing him looking all quiet and bookish, Power goes up to him accompanied by a few henchboys and says: `'Can you handle yourself, Dwyer? Are you any good at boxing?'"

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"... There, when in Solemn State he pleas'd to ride, Poor Scepter'd slaves ran Henchboys by his side: [...]"

Etymology

Blend of henchman + boy.

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