n. [ F. plèbe, fr. L. plebs. ] 1. The common people; the mob. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The plebe with thirst and fury prest. Sylvester. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. [ Cf. Plebeian. ] A member of the lowest class in the military academy at West Point; also, a freshman at any military or naval academy. [ Cant, U.S. ] [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
(adj) of or associated with the great masses of people, Syn. unwashed, plebeian, vulgar, Example:the common people in those days suffered greatly; behavior that branded him as common; his square plebeian nose; a vulgar and objectionable person; the unwashed masses