flunkeys
- plural of flunkey.
Example Sentences
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Still, some of the flunkeys are wearing pretty frocks so it’s all alright then.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 14, 2019
Known as flunkeys, they would walk on to the stage with stately ceremony, bow to the dancers, offer the flowers, step back, bow again and walk off with the same choreographed deliberation.
From New York Times ● Nov. 20, 2014
The Queen has pots of money, flunkeys galore, a penchant for calling rabbits "bunny-wunnies" and no imagination whatsoever.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 22, 2012
"Le Marquis awaits you," cried the flunkeys at the gates, holding their torches aloft in welcome.
From Time Magazine Archive
He dismissed all the flunkeys with the exception of Monsieur Achille, who led the way through the reception rooms toward milor's private suite.
From Petticoat Rule by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
