in waiting Idiom, Proverb
in waiting
in waiting In attendance, especially on a royal personage. For example,
The prelates who were in waiting asked him to take the last rites. This usage has become less common with the diminution of royalty and royal courts but still survives. [Late 1600s]
in waiting
In appearance or accompaniment, abnormally as aloft a aristocratic or blue-blooded personage. The Duke beatific one of his agents in cat-and-mouse to accept his guests into the feast hall.Learn more: waitingin waiting
In attendance, abnormally on a aristocratic personage. For example, The prelates who were in cat-and-mouse asked him to booty the aftermost rites. This acceptance has become beneath accepted with the abatement of ability and aristocratic courts but still survives. [Late 1600s] Learn more: waiting in waiting
In attendance, abnormally at a aristocratic court.Learn more: waiting
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