Peon ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Peon ( noun )

1. A person of low rank or status, especially a labourer or servant.
2. A foot soldier in a Spanish-American army.
3. A low-ranking worker in a particular field or organization.

Origin:

From spanish peón, from latin pedo, pedon- "foot soldier".

Examples:

1. The peons were overworked and underpaid.
2. He was once a peon in the mines, now he's the manager.
3. The peon was forced to work long hours and given little food.
4. The peon was made to do all the dirty work.
5. The peon was given the task of cleaning the stables.

(As a verb)

Peon ( verb )

1. A person of low rank or status, especially a labourer or servant.
2. A foot soldier in a Spanish-American army.
3. A low-ranking worker in a particular field or organization.

Origin:

From spanish peón, from latin pedo, pedon- "foot soldier".

Examples:

1. The peons were overworked and underpaid.
2. He was once a peon in the mines, now he's the manager.
3. The peon was forced to work long hours and given little food.
4. The peon was made to do all the dirty work.
5. The peon was given the task of cleaning the stables.