peon
The origin and history of peon.
Etymology
From Spanish peón and French peon, both from Late Latin pedōnem, "pedestrian, foot soldier" — a doublet of "pawn."
The origin and history of peon.
From Spanish peón and French peon, both from Late Latin pedōnem, "pedestrian, foot soldier" — a doublet of "pawn."
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