peon

Meaning

Noun

A lowly person; a peasant or serf; a labourer who is obliged to do menial work.
A person of low rank or importance.
A messenger, foot soldier, or native policeman.

Origin

From a combination of Middle French pion, peon and Spanish peón, both from Late Latin pedō, pedōnem. pawn.

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