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drudgery

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drudg⋅er⋅y

[druhj-uh-ree]
–noun, plural -er⋅ies.
menial, distasteful, dull, or hard work.

Origin:
1540–50; drudge + -ery


See work.
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drudg·er·y   (drŭj'ə-rē)   
n.   pl. drudg·er·ies
Tedious, menial, or unpleasant work. See Synonyms at work.
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