errand boy
Example Sentences
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When the Nazis came that night, she recognized one of them as a former errand boy of the business.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 28, 2023
Some ads sound downright Dickensian, like this one from 1890: “WANTED — A young lad as errand boy; must come well recommended.”
From Washington Post ● Sep. 5, 2021
A first-year New York film student meets a Godfather look-alike and becomes his errand boy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2020
They were known as the East London Group, and among their ranks were humble office clerks, a navvy, a window cleaner, a shop assistant, a printer, a basket-weaver and an errand boy.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2017
“Stay where you are, Jo. I’m errand boy to this establishment,” said Laurie, taking up his cap.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
