‖Plebs (plĕbz), n. [L. Cf. Plebe.] 1. The commonalty of ancient Rome who were citizens without the usual political rights; the plebeians; — distinguished from the patricians.
2. Hence, the common people; the populace; — construed as a pl.
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Webster's Dictionary 1913
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, C. & G. Merriam Co., 1913.