Drudge
/drʌdʒ/noun
A person who does hard, menial, or dull work.
Did you know?The term ‘drudge’ is linked to the grim world of medieval servitude, where many were bound to endless toil for their masters.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
drūgan
“To endure or to labor, often in a heavy or oppressive manner.”
Middle English
ME
drudgen
“To toil or labor hard, often in a servile context.”
15th Century
English
drudge
“A laborer or servant, especially one who performs tedious, menial work.”
19th Century
English
drudgery
“The state or condition of hard, monotonous work, emphasizing the burdensome nature of the tasks.”