/plɛbz/
OriginFrom Latin plēbs (“the plebeian class”), variant of earlier plēbēs. Later also understood as the plural of pleb.
- form-of, pluralplural of pleb
- historical, plural, plural-onlyThe plebeian class of Ancient Rome.
“Why I am going with my pidgeons to the tribunall Plebs.”
- plural, plural-onlyThe common people, especially (derogatory) the mob.
“For 'tis an Easier Thing
To make Trees Leape, and Stones selfe-burthens bring
(As once Amphion to the walls of Thæbes,)”
“1993, Max Cavalera, "Refuse/Resist", Sepultura, Chaos A.D.
Chaos A.D. / Tanks On The Streets / Confronting Police / Bleeding The Plebs”
“The history of Palermo was punctuated by such uprisings; when they happened, the great barons simply fled to the safety of their country villas, leaving the urban plebs free to sack their palaces in t”