"gentleman-in-waiting" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gentlemen-in-waiting [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|gentlemen-in-waiting|head=gentleman-in-waiting}} gentleman-in-waiting (plural gentlemen-in-waiting)
  1. (historical) A male attendant or servant in a royal or noble household Tags: historical Categories (topical): Male people, Nobility, Occupations Synonyms: gentleman in waiting
    Sense id: en-gentleman-in-waiting-en-noun-z9d1-iI3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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