journeywork

jour·ney·work

[jur-nee-wurk]
noun
1.
the work of a journeyman.
2.
necessary, routine, or servile work.

Origin:
1595–1605; journey a day's work (obsolete) + work

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journeywork (ˈdʒɜːnɪˌwɜːk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  necessary, routine, and menial work
2.  the work of a journeyman

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