workfolk

plural noun

work·​folk ˈwərk-ˌfōk How to pronounce workfolk (audio)
variants or workfolks
: working people
especially : farm workers

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of workfolk was in the 15th century

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“Workfolk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workfolk. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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