Meaning
A lowly person; a peasant or serf; a labourer who is obliged to do menial work.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From a combination of Middle French pion, peon and Spanish peón, both from Late Latin pedōnem (“pedestrian”). Doublet of pawn.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 18 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-16PDEINOW
- 2026-04-25OENIHLP
- 2025-12-25NEPIHOX
- 2025-11-03NDXUOEP
- 2025-10-05NEGOPTY
- 2025-08-15NETOLPU
- 2025-05-25NPAOEBL
- 2024-10-04PAOHENY
- 2024-08-20PXEOIHN
- 2023-12-26OTAPNEH
- 2023-11-29ODENPUX
- 2023-08-18OEPIHNX
+6 earlier appearances in the archive.