Anderun

/ˈændərʌn/ noun

An archaic or historical term for a Scottish underling or subordinate, particularly in feudal contexts.

Scottish word from 'under' + 'run,' referring to someone who was beneath another in the social hierarchy and 'ran' under their authority.

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