sideboy

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. One of an even-numbered group of seamen posted in two rows on the quarterdeck when a visiting dignitary boards or leaves the ship, historically to help (or even hoist) him aboard.
  2. A small dresser; a drinks cabinet. US,colloquial
    — He had a nice breath. Haig and Haig at least. ‘You've been at the sideboy again,’ I said.

词形变化

sideboys plural

词源

From side + boy.
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