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Definition
of or belonging to common people — often implying a lack of refinement
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an ordinary citizen of ancient Rome
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an ordinary citizen of ancient Rome
- 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?'Chapter 16 (96% in)
- 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.Chapter 25 (52% in)
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