Definition of commons
- n. pl. - The mass of the people, as distinguished from the
titled classes or nobility; the commonalty; the common people.
- n. pl. - The House of Commons, or lower house of the British
Parliament, consisting of representatives elected by the qualified
voters of counties, boroughs, and universities.
- n. pl. - Provisions; food; fare, -- as that provided at a
common table in colleges and universities.
- n. pl. - 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.
- n. pl. - A common; public pasture ground.