Bellboy


a bellhop.
Historical Examples

The Adventures of a Modest Man Robert W. Chambers
Elkan Lubliner, American Montague Glass
The Adventures of a Modest Man Robert W. Chambers
The Winning Clue James Hay, Jr.
The Motor Maids by Palm and Pine Katherine Stokes
The Luminous Face Carolyn Wells
The Ghost Breaker Paul Dickey
Baseball Joe, Home Run King Lester Chadwick
Jokes For All Occasions Anonymous
Roast Beef, Medium Edna Ferber

noun
a man or boy employed in a hotel, club, etc, to carry luggage and answer calls for service; page; porter Also called (US and Canadian) bellhop
n.

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