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Low-born

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Meaning

Born in a family of low status..

Example Sentences

"The shame of refusing to meet you!—from the shame of meeting an equal I might," said Kingston, tauntingly; "but it is absurd to be challenged by my hired servant—a low-born nobody!"
This is the prettiest low-born lass that ever Ran on the green-sward.

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What does low-born mean?

Low-born means Born in a family of low status..

What is a synonym for low-born?

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What is the opposite of low-born?

Possible antonyms include high-born.

How do you use low-born in a sentence?

"The shame of refusing to meet you!—from the shame of meeting an equal I might," said Kingston, tauntingly; "but it is absurd to be challenged by my hired servant—a low-born nobody!"

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