sideboy

English

noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) One of an even-numbered group of seamen posted in two rows on the quarterdeck when a visiting dignitary boards or leaves the ship, historically to help (or even hoist) him aboard.
  • (US) A small dresser; a drinks cabinet.

Etymology

Compound from English side (long, trailing, ample, vast, distant) + English boy (junior employee, person, male servant).

Origin

English

boy

Gloss

junior employee, person, male servant

Concept
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Kinship

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δΊΊ

Emoji
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