pleb

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He has admitted swearing during the original incident but has always denied the allegation by the officer present, PC Toby Rowland, that he used the word "pleb".

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2014

"Spokes, lies and videotape," is how the Independent describes the reignited "Plebgate" row, as ex-cabinet minister Andrew Mitchell accuses police of systemic dishonesty in claiming the MP called a Downing Street officer a "pleb".

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2013

The then cabinet member apologised for using bad language but denied using the word pleb.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2013

But he also maintained: "I think most people who know me know I would not use words like pleb or moron in describing anyone."

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2013

And the pleb of Jerusalem shouted back as one man, “Barabba!”

From Mary Magdalen by Saltus, Edgar