A henchman is a loyal employee, supporter, or aide to some powerful figure engaged in nefarious or criminal enterprises. Henchmen are typically relatively unimportant in the organisation: minions …

Dec 4, 2016 · The earliest known examples of henchman show it being used as a term for a squire or a page, but the word may have seen earlier use with the meaning " groom." It first appeared in Middle …

HENCHMAN definition: an unscrupulous and ruthless subordinate, especially a criminal. See examples of henchman used in a sentence.

Gangsters, thugs & criminal organizations (Definition of henchman from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

If you refer to someone as another person's henchman, you mean that they work for or support the other person, especially by doing unpleasant, violent, or dishonest things on their behalf.

Definition of henchman noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. an unscrupulous and ruthless subordinate, esp. a member of a criminal gang. 2. a political supporter or adherent, esp. one motivated by the hope of personal gain. 3. a trusted attendant or follower. 4. …

Henchman definition: A page to a prince or other person of high rank.

A trusted supporter or ally of a powerful or influential person, especially one who is willing to carry out the more unsavory tasks or assignments. See example sentences, synonyms, and etymology for the …

/ˈhɛntʃmən/ IPA guide Other forms: henchmen Definitions of henchman noun someone who assists in a plot synonyms: collaborator, confederate, partner in crime