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peon1 n 1. a Spanish-American farm labourer or unskilled worker 2. (Historical Terms) (formerly in Spanish America) a debtor compelled to work off his debts 3. any very poor person [from Spanish peón peasant, from Medieval Latin pedō man who goes on foot, from Latin pēs foot; compare Old French paon pawn2] peon2 n (in India, Sri Lanka, etc., esp formerly)
1. (Business / Commerce) a messenger or attendant, esp in an office 2. (Law) a native policeman 3. (Military) a foot soldier [from Portuguese peão orderly; see peon1] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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