n. (Bot.) A scallion. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ OF. escouillon (Cot.) a dishclout, apparently for escouvillon, F. écouvillon a swab; cf. also OF. souillon a servant employed for base offices. Cf. Scovel. ] A servant who cleans pots and kettles, and does other menial services in the kitchen. [ 1913 Webster ]
The meanest scullion that followed his camp. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Like a scullion; base. [ Obs. ] Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]