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Definition of: groom
(gr
m, gr
m) noun
1. A person who cares for horses in the stable; hostler.
2. A bridegroom.
3. Archaic A menial; page; servitor.
4. A dignitary in an English royal household under the chamberlain, having nominal offices to perform.
—v.t.
1. To take care of; especially, to clean, curry, and brush (a horse).
2. To make neat, clean, and smart.
3. U.S. To prepare by training and developing, as for political office: to groom a candidate. [ME grom. Cf. OF gromet a servant.]
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