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?'†
p. 187.7 *
- 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.†
p. 323.9
Definition:
of or belonging to common people -- often implying a lack of refinement
or:
an ordinary citizen of ancient Rome
or:
an ordinary citizen of ancient Rome