Definify.com

Webster 1913 Edition

Scullion

Scul′lion

(skŭl′yŭn)
,
Noun.
(Bot.)
A scallion.

Scul′lion

,
Noun.
[OF.
escouillon
(Cot.) a dishclout, apparently for
escouvillon
, F.
écouvillon
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.

Webster 1828 Edition

Scullion

SCULL'ION

,
Noun.
A servant taht cleans pots and kettles, and does other menial services in the kitchen.

Definition 2024

scullion

scullion

English

Noun

scullion ‎(plural scullions)

  1. A servant of the lower classes.

Usage notes

Etymology 2

Noun

scullion ‎(plural scullions)

  1. Alternative form of scallion

Anagrams

Etymology

Either from Middle French escouillon ‎(“a swab, cloth”), diminutive of escouve ‎(“broom, twig”) from Latin scopa, or an alteration of Old French souillon ‎(“scullion”) by influence of scullery.

Similar Results