noun /ˈsatəlʌɪt/
a) An attendant on an important person; a member of someones retinue, often in a somewhat derogatory sense; a henchman.
We read in the Bible, that Nicanor the persecutor of Gods Law [...] sent his Satellites to apprehend the good old man Rasias [...].
b) A moon or other small body orbiting a larger one.
...he would nevertheless have a better bargain of this tall satellite if they settled the debate betwixt them in the forest... . Betwixt anxiety, therefore, vexation, and anger, Charles faced suddenly round on his pursuer... .
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