n.; pl. Footmen 1. A soldier who marches and fights on foot; a foot soldier. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to attend the door, the carriage, the table, etc. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Formerly, a servant who ran in front of his master's carriage; a runner. Prior. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. A metallic stand with four feet, for keeping anything warm before a fire. [ 1913 Webster ] 5. (Zool.) A moth of the family Lithosidæ; -- so called from its livery-like colors. [ 1913 Webster ] | 