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

This is a work that understands the improbability of its own existence and success — and assuredly shrugs it off, much as the low-born, high-minded Hamilton must have had to do at some point.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2020

Among other things, Rand’s existence shows that you should always believe the ancient prophesy that even the low-born can save the world – and that characters in TV fantasy series must always have two names.

From The Guardian • Apr. 1, 2019

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

Even rude low-born Pelasgian deities may have been adopted into the highest circles, and fitted out with a divine pedigree in perfect order.

From Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Lang, Andrew