DRUDGE

I. verb (~d; drudging) Etymology: Middle English druggen Date: 14th century intransitive verb to do hard, menial, or monotonous work, transitive verb to force to do hard, menial, or monotonous work, ~r noun II. noun Date: 15th century one who is obliged to do menial work, one whose work is routine and boring, menial or tedious labor ; ~ry