The mass of the people, as distinguished
from the titled classes or nobility; the commonalty; the common
people.
The House of Commons, or lower house
of the British Parliament, consisting of representatives elected
by the qualified voters of counties, boroughs, and
universities.
Provisions; food; fare, -- as that
provided at a common table in colleges and
universities.
A club or association for boarding at
a common table, as in a college, the members sharing the expenses
equally; as, to board in commons.
A common; public pasture
ground.