plebian
plebian is the alternative spelling of plebeian.
Meaning of plebeian
Adjective
plebeian (comparative more plebeian, superlative most plebeian)
- Of or concerning the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.
- To what purpose be the plebeian Magistrates ordeined?1566, William Painter, The Palace of Pleasure Beautified, Vol. I, Ch. iv, fol. 9 verso
- Of or concerning the common people.
- ...priuate person or plebian multitude...1602, William Watson, A Decacordon of Ten Quodlibeticall Questions, page 301
- Common, particularly (derogatory) vulgar, crude, coarse, uncultured.
- For to plebeyan wits, it is as good,
As to be silent, as not vnderstood.1615, Robert Armin, The Valiant Welshman, Vol. i, Ch. i, sig. B
- For to plebeyan wits, it is as good,
Forms of plebian
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | more plebian |
| superlative | most plebian |
| Noun | |
| plural | plebians |
Questions about plebian
- What is plebian the alternative spelling of?
- Plebian is the alternative spelling of plebeian.
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