Associations to the word «Henchman»

Wiktionary

HENCHMAN, noun. A loyal and trusted follower or subordinate.
HENCHMAN, noun. A person who supports a political figure chiefly out of selfish interests.
HENCHMAN, noun. A member of a criminal gang.
HENCHMAN, noun. (obsolete) A page to a prince or other person of high rank.

Dictionary definition

HENCHMAN, noun. Someone who assists in a plot.

Wise words

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