They also ... who only stand and wait' (Milton) (5)

I believe the answer is:

serve

(Other definitions for serve that I've seen before include "Wait at table" , "Start a tennis match" , "Bring food to table" , "Start (tennis game)" , "Function (as)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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