commoner

Example Sentences

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LONDON—It was supposed to be the moment a shamed prince was reduced to humble commoner.

From The Wall Street Journal

He convened the Estates General—representing the nobles, the clergy and the commoners—to break the deadlock.

From The Wall Street Journal

National Trust Cymru said the decision was made "following complaints" about a stallion and the number of horses exceeding "the agreed limit" in the commoner's right to graze.

From BBC

She may have been rich, but Katharine was still a commoner.

From BBC

The New Forest's National Park's free-roaming ponies, pigs, donkeys and cattle are owned by commoners - people who own or occupy land with ancient rights attached.

From BBC