low-born
Example Sentences
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Gaveston was low-born, arrogant, prone to insulting the nobility, and was hoovering up titles and wealth at the expense of those who thought themselves more entitled.
From Salon • Jul. 25, 2022
In November, Michael Boyd will direct “Tamburlaine,” Marlowe’s story of a low-born conqueror, with John Douglas Thompson in the title role.
From New York Times • Jul. 29, 2014
All’s Well That Ends Well Shakespeare’s tale about a low-born woman trying to win the love of a nobleman.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2014
Cromwell, as a low-born person with no title and no fortune holding a position — secretary to the King — that comes with no formal salary, must manage everything by means of manipulation.
From Time • May 16, 2012
It may be deemed strange and incomprehensible why I, poor, friendless, and low-born, should have been indifferent, even to the refusal of all wages.
From Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas by Lever, Charles James
