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(1):

(n. pl.) The mass of the people, as distinguished from the titled classes or nobility; the commonalty; the common people.

(2):

(n. pl.) Provisions; food; fare, - as that provided at a common table in colleges and universities.

(3):

(n. pl.) The House of Commons, or lower house of the British Parliament, consisting of representatives elected by the qualified voters of counties, boroughs, and universities.

(4):

(n. pl.) A club or association for boarding at a common table, as in a college, the members sharing the expenses equally; as, to board in commons.

(5):

(n. pl.) A common; public pasture ground.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Commons'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​c/commons.html. 1828.
 
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