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| hench·man [ hénchmən ] (plural hench·men [ hénchmən ]) |
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1. supporter of somebody dubious: somebody, especially a man, who is a supporter or associate of somebody in a dubious cause, e.g. a member of a criminal's entourage, or somebody whose status comes from supporting a politician
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disapproving
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2. loyal follower: somebody, especially a man, who is a loyal supporter or follower, especially of somebody who holds a high office or position
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3. page or squire: a page or squire to somebody of high rank
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archaic
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| [14th century. < Old English hengest "stallion"] |
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