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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, 1. In France, a common man in chess; usually written and called...

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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,

1. In France, a common man in chess; usually written and called pawn.

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