"piecard" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-piecard.ogg [Australia] Forms: piecards [plural]
Etymology: pie + card, in reference to cards formerly issued by unions that entitled workers to free meals or accommodation. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|pie|card}} pie + card Head templates: {{en-noun}} piecard (plural piecards)
  1. (slang, derogatory) A union official who is on the side of the boss rather than that of the workers. Tags: derogatory, slang
    Sense id: en-piecard-en-noun-m5mAv-Gh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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