peon
English
/ˈpiː.ən/, /ˈpi.ɑn/, /pɪˈuːn/
noun
Definitions
- A lowly person; a peasant or serf; a labourer who is obliged to do menial work.
- (figurative) A person of low rank or importance.
- (India) A messenger, foot soldier, or native policeman.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French pion borrowed from Spanish, Castilian peón derived from Latin pedō.
Origin
Latin
pedō