Hireling
a labourer employed on hire for a limited time (Job 7:1; 14:6;
Mark 1:20). His wages were paid as soon as his work was over
(Lev. 19:13). In the time of our Lord a day's wage was a "penny"
(q.v.) i.e., a Roman denarius (Matt. 20:1-14).
Bibliography Information Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'Hireling' Eastons Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.