footman vs servant

footman

noun
  • A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to attend the door, the carriage, the table, etc. 

  • Coordinate term: footwoman 

  • especially, the common footman (Manulea lurideola) 

  • A bar that connects the treadle of a spinning wheel to the wheel. 

  • A metallic stand with four feet, for keeping anything warm before a fire. 

  • A servant who runs in front of his master's carriage. 

  • A moth of the family Arctiidae (or subfamily Arctiinae); -- so called from its livery-like colors. 

servant

noun
  • One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave. 

  • A person of low condition or spirit. 

  • One who serves another, providing help in some manner. 

  • A person who dedicates themselves to God. 

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