in waiting
in waiting
In attendance or accompaniment, especially as upon a royal or noble personage. The Duke sent one of his servants in waiting to admit his guests into the banquet hall.
See also: waiting
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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]
See also: waiting
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
in waiting
In attendance, especially at a royal court.
See also: waiting
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
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