peó

Catalan

Etymology

From Late Latin pedōnem, accusative of pedō (“one who goes on foot”), from pēs (“foot”). Cognate with Spanish peón, French pion, Italian pedone.

Noun

peó m (plural peons, feminine peona)

1. footsoldier, footman
2. (chess) pawn

Synonyms

• (footsoldier): peoner