pioneer
The origin and history of pioneer.
Etymology
From Old French peonier, "foot soldier," which developed the sense of someone who goes ahead to clear the way.
The origin and history of pioneer.
From Old French peonier, "foot soldier," which developed the sense of someone who goes ahead to clear the way.
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