Plebs

(definition) by Webster 1913 Sat Jan 21 2006 at 17:06:41

Plebs (plebz), n. [L. Cf. Plebe.]

1.

The commonalty of ancient Rome who were citizens without the usual political rights; the plebeians; - - distinguished from the patricians.

2.

Hence, the common people; the populace; -- construed as a pl.

 

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