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Definition of: peon
(pē′ən) noun
1. In Latin America: a A laborer; servant. b Formerly, a debtor kept in virtual servitude until he had worked out his debt.
2. In India: a A foot soldier. b A messenger, attendant, or orderly. c A native police officer or constable. [<Sp. peón <LL pedo, -onis a foot soldier. Doublet of PAWN1.]
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