Footmen: meaning, definitions and examples
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footmen
[ หfสtmษn ]
historical soldiers
Footmen were soldiers who fought on foot, as opposed to cavalry who fought on horseback. They were often part of a larger military formation and played crucial roles in battles, providing support and executing orders from commanding officers. Historically, footmen were a key component of infantry units and could be found in various armies throughout history.
Synonyms
infantryman, soldier, trooper.
Examples of usage
- The footmen lined up for inspection before the battle.
- In the medieval era, footmen were essential for any army's success.
- The king's footmen marched alongside the cavalry during the parade.
Translations
Translations of the word "footmen" in other languages:
๐ต๐น infante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฆเคฒ เคธเฅเคจเคฟเค
๐ฉ๐ช Fussknecht
๐ฎ๐ฉ tentara kaki
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัั ะพัะธะฝะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ piechur
๐ฏ๐ต ๆญฉๅ ต
๐ซ๐ท fantassin
๐ช๐ธ infante
๐น๐ท yaya
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณด๋ณ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฌูุฏู ุงูู ุดุงุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pฤลกรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ peลกiak
๐จ๐ณ ๆญฅๅ ต
๐ธ๐ฎ peลกak
๐ฎ๐ธ fรณtmaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัั ัะฐัะฑะฐะท
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแฎแแ แแแแ แซแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ piyada
๐ฒ๐ฝ infante
Etymology
The term 'footman' dates back to the late Middle Ages and derives from the Old English word 'fลt,' meaning 'foot.' It was used to distinguish soldiers who fought on foot from those who fought on horses, known as cavalry. As warfare evolved, the role of footmen changed, but they remained a fundamental part of military operations. In the 16th and 17th centuries, footmen were often seen as elite soldiers, trained in the use of firearms and close combat. With the advent of modern armies, the term continues to be used in historical contexts and literature to refer to infantry soldiers.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,078, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 23075 vagabond
- 23076 capitation
- 23077 draughtsman
- 23078 footmen
- 23079 defensively
- 23080 waver
- 23081 stupidly
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