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1. (n.) peonage
the condition or service of a peon.
2. peonage
the practice of holding persons in servitude or partial slavery, as to work off a debt or to serve a penal sentence.
Etymology: (1840–50, Amer.)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) peonage
the condition of a peon
2. (noun) peonage
the practice of making a debtor work for his creditor until the debt is discharged
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) peonage
the condition of a peon
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