Drudgery
/ˈdrʌdʒ.ər.i/noun
Hard, menial, or dull work.
Did you know?The term 'drudge' originally referred to a person who performed hard labor, often in a context of servitude, linking it to themes of oppression and endurance throughout history.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
drudgere
“A laborer or servant, often engaged in menial tasks.”
Old English
English
drudga
“A person who performs hard or menial work.”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
drudgan
“To toil or labor.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
dreu-
“To run, to toil, or to work hard.”