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Minion

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minion
minion /ˈmɪnjən/ noun [countable usually plural]
 Date: 1500-1600
 Language: French
 Origin: mignon word for a much-loved person
someone’s minions are the people who just obey their orders and do unskilled work – used humorously:
    I was shown into the office by one of her minions.