fotman

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From fot (“foot”) +‎ man (“man”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfoːtman/

Noun

fotman (plural fotmen)

  1. A footman; a fighter who battles without a horse.
  2. One who journeys or voyages on foot.
  3. A hireling or messenger who travels on foot.
  4. (rare) A melee fighter; one who fights without ranged weapons.

Descendants

  • English: footman

References

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