train-bearer

train-bearer (plural train-bearers)

1. An attendant who supports the train of a dignitary.
   • 1749, Henry Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, volume (please specify |volume=I to VI), London: A[ndrew] Millar, […], →OCLC:

     This fellow, I say, stiled himself a lawyer, but was indeed a most vile petty-fogger, without sense or knowledge of any kind; one of those who may be termed train-bearers to the law […]

   • 1922, E[ric] R[ücker] Eddison, The Worm Ouroboros: A Romance, London: Jonathan Cape […], →OCLC, page 10:

     Supported by his train-bearers and attendants, and leaning on his golden staff, he with raucous accent delivered his mission: […]