Bellboys

/ˈbɛlbɔɪz/ noun

Plural of bellboy, a young male hotel employee who carries luggage, runs errands, and assists guests.

From 'bell' (summoning bell) + 'boy,' as these employees were summoned by bells and were typically young males. The term originated in American hotels in the 19th century.

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