alte Bez. für einen Arbeiter, der jeweils nur für wenige Tage eingestellt u. tägl. entlohnt wird.
Worker that is paid by the day
ETYM Spanish peon, or Portu. pedo, one who travels on foot, a foot soldier, a pawn in chess. Related to Pawn in chess.
Anyone who performs tedious or menial services.
Spanish-American, agricultural laborer; person bound to service for debt; Indian, infantryman; native policeman; office attendant or messenger.