Hirling

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A person who is employed primarily for low-skilled labor can also imply someone who works without passion or true allegiance to their duties
2. This term signifies an individual engaged in basic tasks for compensation, often seen as lacking commitment and viewed as replaceable
3. An individual who undertakes menial work for pay, often characterized by a lack of dedication and considered expendable in their role

Etymology: "Hirling" is an alternative spelling of "herling," so the two forms are the same term written differently. Because the spelling varies, the word is easy to find under either form, and anyone tracing it should search both.

Synonyms: lackey, servant, helper

Antonyms: master, boss