Sekirov Dictionary

plebeian

/pliˈbiːən/

adjective 3
noun 2
forms 3

adjective3

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Of or concerning the common people.
- ...priuate person or plebian multitude... — 1602
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(historical) Of or concerning the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.
- To what purpose be the plebeian Magistrates ordeined? — 1566
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Common, particularly (derogatory) vulgar, crude, coarse, uncultured.
- For to plebeyan wits, it is as good, As to be silent, as not vnderstood. — 1615

noun2

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A commoner, particularly (derogatory) a low, vulgar person.
- The feelings of our heart, the agitation of our passions, the vehemence of our affections, dissipate all its conclusions, and reduce the profound philosopher to a mere plebeian. — 1748
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(historical) A member of the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.
- Na plebeane will tak þe dochter of ane patriciane but hir consent. [No plebeian will take the daughter of any patrician but her consent] — 1533

forms

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