peon

How to use peon in a sentence

She was so handy with a needle, and allus ready to cut out calico dingusses that the peon gals could sew up.

I liked the place, and not long after got employment as a government Peon, in the service of the English.

One sallow, emaciated peon carried a crucifix, which he had evidently snatched as he flew to the rescue.

Of course if you should be so unfortunate as to have a peon lift his rifle, you would never reach the truck alive.

THE FLAMING MOUNTAINHAROLD LELAND GOODWIN

That, peon, is something you'll have to find out for yourself.

You came off the ship that landed today, and have been classified a peon.

Consequently the peon has but a small choice of comestibles.

MEXICOCHARLES REGINALD ENOCK

As to buried treasure, it is a favourite subject of the peon for conversation.

MEXICOCHARLES REGINALD ENOCK

The Mexican peon is not necessarily particular as to the quality of this meat.

MEXICOCHARLES REGINALD ENOCK

The peon does not generally use matches to light his cigarette.

MEXICOCHARLES REGINALD ENOCK

SYNONYM OF THE DAY

OCTOBER 26, 1985