English Explanatory Dictionary

sideboy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of an even-numbered group of seamen posted in two rows on the quarterdeck when a visiting dignitary boards or leaves the ship, historically to help (or even hoist) him aboard.
  2. A small dresser; a drinks cabinet.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-sideboy.wav

Word forms

sideboy sideboys

Etymology

From side + boy.

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