| 单词 | henchman |
| 释义 | henchman —henchmanship, n. /hench"meuhn/, n. , pl. henchmen. 1. an unscrupulous and ruthless subordinate, esp. a criminal: The leader of the gang went everywhere accompanied by his henchmen. 2. an unscrupulous supporter or adherent of a political figure or cause, esp. one motivated by the hope of personal gain: Hitler and his henchmen. 3. a trusted attendant, supporter, or follower. 4. Obs. a squire or page. [1325-75; ME henchman, henshman, henksman, hengestman, OE hengest stallion (c. G Hengst) + man MAN1] Syn. 2. flunky, lackey, cohort. |
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