hewers of wood and drawers of water

== English == === Etymology === A biblical term, first mentioned in Joshua 9:21 (but compare Deuteronomy 29:10). === Noun === hewers of wood and drawers of water pl (plural only) Those who drudge, or are made to work hard; those who do menial or servile work at the behest of others; physical labourers. ==== Translations ====