1. plural of lackey; servants or attendants, especially liveried footmen
Usage: archaic; formal
2. plural of lackey; people who behave in a servile way toward those in power
Usage: derogatory

Examples

• The wealthy merchant employed several lacqueys to attend to his guests.
• The palace lacqueys wore elaborate uniforms with gold trim.
• He dismissed his political opponents as mere lacqueys of the ruling party.
• The corrupt officials were nothing more than lacqueys serving corporate interests.
• In the old manor house, lacqueys would announce each visitor’s arrival.