Meaning of sideboy | Babel Free

Definitions

1. One of an even-numbered group of seamen posted in two rows on the quarterdeck when a visiting dignitary boards or leaves the ship, historically to help (or even hoist) him aboard.
2. A small dresser; a drinks cabinet.
   US, colloquial

Examples

“He had a nice breath. Haig and Haig at least. ‘You've been at the sideboy again,’ I said.”

“More discreetly set on the sideboy were bottles of vodka and whiskey and a box of Cuban cigars.”

“A coffeepot was perking on a sideboy and the two men poured a cup of Kona before sitting down in comfortable leather covered chairs.”

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