Both Uses of
plebeian
in
Jane Eyre
- Rochester might probably win that noble lady's love, if he chose to strive for it; is it likely he would waste a serious thought on this indigent and insignificant plebeian?'†
Chpt 16 *
- I smiled as I unfolded it, and devised how I would tease you about your aristocratic tastes, and your efforts to masque your plebeian bride in the attributes of a peeress.†
Chpt 25
Definition:
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(plebeian) of or belonging to common people -- often implying a lack of refinement
or:
an ordinary citizen of ancient Rome