Gentleman-commoner

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  1. 1
    At the University of Oxford, a student paying higher fees and ranking above commoners, but below noblemen. UK, historical

    "Unfortunately for the college, there were a very large proportion of the gentleman-commoners."

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"Unfortunately for the college, there were a very large proportion of the gentleman-commoners."

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