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.