Footman /(?)/

pl. Footmen

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