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peon [ˈpi:ən, Am ˈpi:ɑ:n] N

peon

Tagelöhner(in) m (f) (in Südamerika)

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Patrol officers in the shape of village watchmen or patels in villages and peons, horse patrolmen and such other like men in the towns were present. en.wikipedia.org

The peon would pour water from way high up, lest our hands touch the glass. en.wikipedia.org

In the meantime, the peon creates a ruckus at the homes of the trio and reveals to the wives the details of the debts. en.wikipedia.org

Meat processing facilities grew and the settlement involved slaves, peons and cattle ranchers. en.wikipedia.org

He stops and asks a peon where he can find the marshal. en.wikipedia.org

Instead, the primarily task of preventing smuggling is put on the revenue peons who will be assisted by the force in times of crisis. www.thehindu.com

They range in power from the weak and cowardly peon goblins to the mighty goblin warlords. en.wikipedia.org

In this sense, "peon" can be used in either a derogatory or self-effacing context. en.wikipedia.org

Both of these units are collectively referred to as peons. en.wikipedia.org

The peon is shown dead on the floor with blood on his face. en.wikipedia.org

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