commons
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(functioning as plural) people not of noble birth viewed as forming a political order
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(functioning as plural) the lower classes as contrasted to the ruling classes of society; the commonalty
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(functioning as singular) a building or hall for dining, recreation, etc, usually attached to a college
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(usually functioning as plural) food or rations (esp in the phrase short commons )
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