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Scullion

Scullion Meaning & Definition
Scullion Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Scullion?

[n] a kitchen servant employed to do menial tasks (especially washing)

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See Also | retainer | servant

Scullion In Webster's Dictionary

\Scul"lion\, n. (Bot.) A scalion.
\Scul"lion\, n. [OF. escouillon (Cot.) a dishclout, apparently for escouvillon, F. ['e]couvillon a swab; cf. also OF. souillon a servant employed for base offices. Cf. {Scovel}.] A servant who cleans pots and kettles, and does other menial services in the kitchen. The meanest scullion that followed his camp. --South.

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