Definitions for peonages

peonages pe·on·age

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

Peonages is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 268 anagrams from letters in peonages (aeegnops).

Definitions for peonages

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 peonages

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

Examples for peonages

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

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?

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Word Value for peonages
Scrable

10

Words with friends

13

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