henchboy noun2 •A young henchmanSo seeing him looking all quiet and bookish, Power goes up to him accompanied by a few henchboys and says: `'Can you handle yourself, Dwyer? Are you any good at boxing?' — 1991 •(no longer used) A follower; footman; page; a servant.... There, when in Solemn State he pleas'd to ride, Poor Scepter'd slaves ran Henchboys by his side: [...] — 1710 formshenchboys