Famulus (Noun)
Meaning
A close attendant (as to a scholar).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The professor's famulus assisted with preparing the lecture notes and arranging the materials before class.
- Renowned scholar's ability to gather and retain a skilled and loyal famulus was undoubtedly a vital key to his success.
- After years of hard work and loyalty, he was granted the position of famulus to the esteemed historian.
- Her earliest published writings show an evident influence from her days spent as a famulus to the celebrated philosopher.
- Dr. Smith relied heavily on his famulus for administrative tasks during his overseas research expeditions.