Gentleman-commoner
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gentleman-commoner is a noun meaning (UK, education, historical) At the University of Oxford, a student paying higher fees and ranking above commoners, but below noblemen.
Meaning
(UK, education, historical) At the University of Oxford, a student paying higher fees and ranking above commoners, but below noblemen.
Example Sentences
Unfortunately for the college, there were a very large proportion of the gentleman-commoners.
Word Forms
- gentlemen-commoners
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include classman, commonalty, commoner, count, esquire, cavalier.
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