drudged; drudging
Definition of drudge
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to do hard, menial, or monotonous work
: to force to do hard, menial, or monotonous work
drudge
nounDefinition of drudge (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : one who is obliged to do menial work
2 : one whose work is routine and boring
3 : menial or tedious labor
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The first known use of drudge was in the 14th century
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