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peon Definition


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peon
noun
    1. In India and Ceylon: an office messenger; an attendant.
    2a. In Latin America: a farm labourer;
    2b. In Latin America (especially formerly): someone required to work for a creditor until a debt is paid off.
Etymology: 17c: from Spanish peón, from Latin pedo foot soldier.



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