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   Hench·man

   /ˈhen(t)SHmən/

   

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   • 1. a faithful follower or political supporter, especially one prepared to engage in crime or dishonest practices by way of service: "the dictator's henchman"
   • ▪ a squire or page of honor to a person of rank.

   Word Origin Middle English, from Old English hengest ‘male horse’ + man, the original sense being probably ‘groom’. In the mid 19th century the sense ‘principal attendant of a Highland chief’ was popularized by Sir Walter Scott, whence the current (originally US) usage.

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   • hench·wom·an. noun. A woman who is a loyal and trusted follower or subordinate, especially one who engages in unscrupulous or criminal behavior on the leader's behalf. A woman who supports a political figure chiefly out of selfish interests.

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   • Middle English henshman, hengestman groom, from hengest stallion (from Old English) + man; akin to Old High German hengist gelding Get Word of the Day delivered to your inbox!

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   • Henchman Shredder chippers are heavy duty garden chippers and shredders in one - for household and professional use. Find similar words to henchman using the buttons below. Henchman definition: A page to a prince or other person of high rank.

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   Other forms: henchmen. Definitions of henchman. noun. someone who assists in a plot. synonyms: collaborator, confederate, partner in crime. see more.

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   Henchman definition: A page to a prince or other person of high rank.

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   noun. hench· man ˈhench-mən. plural henchmen. Synonyms of henchman. 1. a. : a trusted follower : a right-hand man. b. : a political follower whose support is chiefly for personal advantage. c. : a member of a gang. 2. obsolete : a squire or page to a person of high rank. Did you know?

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   Definitions of 'henchman' If you refer to someone as another person's henchman, you mean that they work for or support the other person, especially by doing unpleasant, violent, or dishonest things on their behalf. [disapproval] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'henchman' American English: hɛntʃmən British English: hentʃmən. More.