A fawning, servile follower.
A footman, a liveried male servant.
To attend, wait upon, serve obsequiously.
Someone who unnecessarily defends someone else.
An individual or corporation that intends to acquire another company in order to avert a hostile takeover.
A man who defends a woman in debate etc. in an attempt to gain her favour.
A mushroom of species Tricholoma album.
A hero, savior, or righteous individual.
To unnecessarily defend someone, especially in an attempt to gain favour.