GROOM, n. 1. A boy or young man; a waiter; a servant.2. A man or boy who has the charge of horses; one who takes care of horses or the stable.3. In England, an officer of the king's household; as the groom of the chamber; groom of the stole or wardrobe.4. Groom for goom, in bridegroom, is a palpable mistake.
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