Associations to the word «Linkboy»

Adjective

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Wiktionary

LINKBOY, noun. Male servant or other attendant (regardless of age), employed to bear a torch or other light abroad at night

Dictionary definition

LINKBOY, noun. (formerly) an attendant hired to carry a torch for pedestrians in dark streets.

Wise words

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