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plebeian

1. ple.be.ian \pli-'be--(y)*n\ \-.iz-*m\ n [L plebeius of the common 
   people, fr. plebs common people; akin to]Gk ple-thos throng, ple-thein to 
   be full - more at FULL 1: a member of the Roman plebs  2: one of the common 
   people  - ple.be.ian.ism n
2. plebeian aj 1: of or relating to plebeians  2: crude or coarse in manner 
   or style : COMMON  - ple.be.ian.ly av