Definitions for peonage

peonage pe·on·age

Spelling: [pee-uh-nij]
IPA: /ˈpi ə nɪdʒ/

Peonage is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 125 anagrams from letters in peonage (aeegnop).

Definitions for peonage

noun

  1. the condition or service of a peon.
  2. the practice of holding persons in servitude or partial slavery, as to work off a debt or to serve a penal sentence.

Origin of peonage

An Americanism dating back to 1840-50; peon1 + -age

Examples for peonage

It has been charged that a condition of peonage exists in some of the mining districts of the state.

However, the peonage system is not hideous everywhere and in all its aspects.

But they were just a bunch of pariahs shipped here to live in peonage.

The master was tried for peonage in Texas, but was not convicted.

In his message Governor Dawson declared without equivocation that a system of peonage existed under the guard system.

The truth is that peonage is repugnant to the average American.

In the rural communities of some parts of the South, it has created an "American Congo" in which peonage is practiced openly.

peonage, as it is usually understood, means compelling men to work under duress until debts they may owe are paid.

Is it a wonder that he has resolved to go where peonage and blood-hounds are unknown?

Horse-hire, peonage, and most mechanical work must be paid for in advance.

Word Value for peonage
Scrable

10

Words with friends

13

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