(ˈdeɪˌwɜːk) n1. (Industrial Relations & HR Terms) a form of work that is calculated and paid for on a daily basis2. (Historical Terms) history a duty to work for a certain number of days on a lord's land
day•work
(ˈdeɪˌwɜrk)
n. work done and paid for by the day. [1570–80]day′work`er,n.