"dayhand" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dayhands [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} dayhand (plural dayhands)
  1. A general laborer hired and paid on a daily basis, rather than through a long-term contract or a set salary. Related terms: farmhand, month hand, night hand
    Sense id: en-dayhand-en-noun-7Zn-i4DR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Agriculture

Alternative forms

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