# rug ranking

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The practice of setting a secretary's pay in proportion to the status of the person the secretary works for.

## Etymology
An allusion to the carpets in the offices of prestigious officials.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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