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Definitions for Henchman

[1] an unscrupulous and ruthless subordinate, especially a criminal: The leader of the gang went everywhere accompanied by his henchmen.
[2] an unscrupulous supporter or adherent of a political figure or cause, especially one motivated by the hope of personal gain: Hitler and his henchmen.
[3] a trusted attendant, supporter, or follower.
[4] Obsolete . a squire or page.
[5] a faithful attendant or supporter
[6] archaic a squire; page

Words related to Henchman

help, helper, deputy, aide, partner, subordinate, coadjutor, supporter, accomplice, stooge, cohort, abettor, adjunct, collaborator, ally, colleague, adherent, assistant, backer, accessory

Words nearby Henchman

henbane, henbit, hence, henceforth, hench, henchman, hencoop, hendeca-, hendecagon, hendecahedron, hendecasyllabic

Origin of Henchman

1325–75; Middle English henchman, henshman, henksman, hengestman, Old English hengest stallion (cognate with German Hengst ) + man man1

Other words from Henchman

hench·man·ship , noun

Word origin for Henchman

C14: hengestman, from Old English hengest stallion + man ; related to Old Norse hestr horse, Old High German hengist gelding

Synonyms for Henchman

abettor, accessory, accomplice, adherent, adjunct, aide, ally, appointee, apprentice, assistant, attendant, backer, backup, bodyguard, coadjutor, cohort, collaborator, colleague, companion, deputy, flunky, friend, gofer, hanger-on, help, helper, helpmate, lackey, partner, secretary, servant, sidekick, stooge, subordinate, supporter, coadjutant, fellow worker, gal Friday, girl Friday, hatchet man/woman, man Friday, right-hand man/woman, right-hand person, yes-person