Pageboy: meaning, definitions and examples
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pageboy
[ ˈpeɪdʒbɔɪ ]
historical term
A pageboy is a young boy who serves as a servant or attendant, particularly in the context of a household or court. Traditionally, pageboys were often trained for knighthood and would assist knights and nobles in various duties.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The pageboy served his lord faithfully.
- In the castle, the pageboy took care of daily tasks.
- During the ceremony, a pageboy held the royal train.
- The young pageboy dreamed of becoming a knight.
Translations
Translations of the word "pageboy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pajem
🇮🇳 पृष्ठ बालक
🇩🇪 Seitenjunge
🇮🇩 anak halaman
🇺🇦 пейджбой
🇵🇱 chłopiec stronowy
🇯🇵 ページボーイ
🇫🇷 page
🇪🇸 paje
🇹🇷 sayfa çocuğu
🇰🇷 페이지 소년
🇸🇦 صبي الصفحة
🇨🇿 stránkový chlapec
🇸🇰 stránkový chlapec
🇨🇳 页面男孩
🇸🇮 pageboy
🇮🇸 síðu strákur
🇰🇿 бет бала
🇬🇪 გვერდის ბიჭი
🇦🇿 səhifə uşağı
🇲🇽 paje
Etymology
The term 'pageboy' originates from the word 'page,' which itself comes from the Latin 'pāgīnus,' meaning a young boy or servant. Historically, in medieval times, a page was a young boy who worked as an apprentice to a knight or a nobleman in a castle. The role of the page was essential as they were not only responsible for menial tasks but also for learning the skills required for knighthood, such as horsemanship, swordplay, and court etiquette. The addition of 'boy' emphasizes the youth of the individual serving in this capacity. Over time, the term has been somewhat romanticized, especially in literature and film, creating an image of a valiant young lad serving in grand adventures.