Plural of henchman

irregular plural

The plural of henchman is henchmen.

Forms of henchman

Most of the carpet joints were run by the mobsters and local henchmen associated with the Mayfield Road Gang, but Peter Schmidt's Playtorium and Glenn Rendezvous were also included.2014, Paul A. Tenkotte, James C. Claypool, The Encyclopedia of Northern Kentucky, page 385
He doesn't get his hands dirty — that's what the henchmen and the plausible deniability are for.From the entry get one's hands dirty
Mr Big threw a bundle each to his two trusty henchmen, Fingers and Thumbs.2017, David Walliams [pseudonym; David Edward Williams], Bad Dad, London: HarperCollins Children’s Books, →ISBN. From the entry spoils
On the forehorses rode two chariot men; and on the four others, four henchmen in black gowns.2013, Alison Weir, Elizabeth of York: A Tudor Queen and Her World. From the entry forehorse
Bruckheimer wasn't paying Gyllenhaal to let the anonymous henchmen babysit Persia so he could stem the rose.2010 May 27, “Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time (comments)”, in A.V. Club Chicago. From the entry stem the rose

noun A loyal and trusted follower or subordinate.
noun A person who supports a political figure chiefly out of selfish interests.
noun An assistant member of a criminal gang.

What is the plural of henchman?: The plural of henchman is henchmen.
Is henchman countable?: Henchman is a countable noun.

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