\Foot"man\, n.; 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. --Prior.
4. A metallic stand with four feet, for keeping anything warm
   before a fire.
5. (Zo["o]l.) A moth of the family {Lithosid[ae]}; -- so
   called from its livery-like colors.