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lowborn

American  
[loh-bawrn] / ˈloʊˈbɔrn /

adjective

  1. of humble birth.

lowborn British  
/ ˌləʊˈbrɛd, ˌləʊˈbɔːn /

adjective

  1. of ignoble or common parentage; not royal or noble

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Etymology

Origin of lowborn

First recorded in 1175–1225, lowborn is from the Middle English word lohiboren. See low 1, born

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Her most recent book, Lowborn, is about people growing up without money.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2019

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