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Footman In 5 Said To Be Somewhat Officious Crossword Clue

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noun

• any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

• (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Pisces

• the flesh of fish used as food

• the twelfth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about February 19 to March 20

verb

• seek indirectly

• catch or try to catch fish or shellfish

34%10Footman using a combined spear and axe
noun

• a guard who carries a halberd (as a symbol of his duty)

34%6Footman or valet
noun

• a male servant (especially a footman)

• a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage

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