Definition of SCULLION

scullion

Meanings

Plural: scullions

Noun

  • a kitchen servant employed to do menial tasks (especially washing)
  • A servant from the lower classes.
  • A low, base person.
  • Alternative form of scallion.

Origin / 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.

Scrabble Score: 10

scullion is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
scullion is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
scullion is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

scullion is a valid Words With Friends word