foteman

Middle English

/ˈfoːtman/

noun
Definitions
  • A footman; a fighter who battles without a horse.
  • One who journeys or voyages on foot.
  • A hireling or messenger who travels on foot.
  • (rare) A melee fighter; one who fights without ranged weapons.

Etymology

Affix from Middle English fot (foot) + Middle English man (person, man).

Origin

Middle English

man

Gloss

person, man

Concept
Semantic Field

Kinship

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Kanji

男, 夫, 士

Emoji
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