Vocabulary: henchman

Tutoring English, vocabulary is always interesting. The tutor mentions henchman.

In the 70s and 80s, the term henchman was used more. It meant a loyal employee or friend who can be trusted with practically anything. The concept was important in 80s TV crime dramas and such.

Source:

Mish, Frederick C (editor). The Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Springfield: Merriam-Webster, 2004.