GROOM, n.

1. A boy or young man; a waiter; a servant.

2. A man or boy who has the charge of horses; one who takes care of horses or the stable.

3. In England, an officer of the king's household; as the groom of the chamber; groom of the stole or wardrobe.

4. Groom for goom, in bridegroom, is a palpable mistake.