Definition for PE'ON
PEN'U-RYPE'ON-Y
PE'ON, n.
- In Hindoostan, a foot soldier, or a footman armed with sword and target; said to be corrupted from piadah. [Qu. L. pes, pedis.] Hence,
- In France, a common man in chess; usually written and called pawn.
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