peon
Valid in Scrabble
- Scrabble points
- 6
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 4
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Definition of peon
3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
- A lowly person; a peasant or serf; a labourer who is obliged to do menial work.
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noun
- A lowly person; a peasant or serf; a labourer who is obliged to do menial work.
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(figuratively)A person of low rank or importance.
“He is well dressed in cheap clothing. Like an office peon whose wife works in a laundry.”
- (India, historical)A messenger, foot soldier, or native policeman.
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Etymology
From a combination of Middle French pion, peon and Spanish peón, both from Late Latin pedōnem (“pedestrian”). Doublet of pawn.
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