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March 22, 2022

Word of the Day: Henchman

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Word of the Day : March 22, 2022

henchman \HENCH-mun\ noun

What It Means

A henchman is a trusted follower who may perform unpleasant, wrong, or illegal tasks for a powerful person (such as a politician or criminal).

// The play opens with the main character, a gangster, onstage surrounded by his henchmen.

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Aired March 22, 2022

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