"fartcatcher" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fartcatchers [plural]
Etymology: fart + catcher, so derived because footmen follow behind their masters Etymology templates: {{compound|en|fart|catcher}} fart + catcher Head templates: {{en-noun}} fartcatcher (plural fartcatchers)
  1. (vulgar slang, dated) a footman Tags: dated, slang, vulgar
    Sense id: en-fartcatcher-en-noun-BCFASDyB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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