Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pageboy
noun
/ˈpeɪdʒ.bɔɪ/
Definition
A pageboy is a young male attendant or servant, especially in a formal context, such as in a royal household or at a ceremonial event.
Examples
- The pageboy carried the rings during the wedding ceremony.
- In many royal ceremonies, a group of pageboys dress in traditional attire.
Meaning
Historically, a pageboy was a young boy who served as an apprentice to a knight or nobleman, often responsible for various tasks including running errands, assisting with armor, and attending to the needs of the nobility.
Synonyms
- attendant
- servant
- apprentice
