gentleman-in-waiting

English

Noun

gentleman-in-waiting (plural gentlemen-in-waiting)

1. (historical) A male attendant or servant in a royal or noble household

Alternative forms

• gentleman in waiting

Further reading

• “gentleman-in-waiting”, in Collins English Dictionary.
• “gentleman-in-waiting” in TheFreeDictionary.com, Huntingdon Valley, Pa.: Farlex, Inc., 2003–2024.