PLEBEIANLY

Etymology

Adverb

plebeianly (comparative more plebeianly, superlative most plebeianly)

In a plebeian manner.

Source: Wiktionary


PLEBEIAN

Ple*be"ian, a. Etym: [L. plebeius, from plebs, plebis, the common people: cf. F. plébéien.]

1. Of or pertaining to the Roman plebs, or common people.

2. Of or pertaining to the common people; vulgar; common; as, plebeian sports; a plebeian throng.

Ple*be"ian, n.

1. One of the plebs, or common people of ancient Rome, in distinction from patrician.

2. One of the common people, or lower rank of men.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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