1. (formerly) an attendant hired to carry a torch for pedestrians in dark streets
   "In 18th century London, wealthy individuals often hired linkboys to light their way at night";
   - linkman

Derived forms: linkboys

Type of: adult male, attendant, attender, bozo [N. Amer, informal], cat [N. Amer, informal], chappie [Brit, informal], geezer [Brit, informal], guy [informal], hombre [N. Amer, informal], man, sod [informal], tender

Encyclopedia: Linkboy