A lackey or lacquey is a term for a uniformed manservant, in its original meaning (attested 1529, according to the OED).
The modern connotation of "servile follower" appeared later, in 1588 (OED).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lackey_%28manservant%29
Monday, February 18, 2008
Do you want to be a lackey? Nope.
Today I learned this word.
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