roturier

American  

[raw-ty-ryey, roh-toor-ee-ey, -tyoor-] / rɔ tüˈryeɪ, roʊˈtʊər iˌeɪ, -ˈtyʊər- /

noun

French.

plural

roturiers

1. a person of low rank; plebeian.

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Example Sentences

The income of a roturier who was not exempt was thus subject in turn to three direct imposts: the taille, the capitation and the vingti�mes, and the apportioning or assessment of these was extremely arbitrary.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 8 "France" to "Francis Joseph I." by Various

"Why," said the French minister, "you understand that the English gentilhomme does not require a De or a title to distinguish him from the roturier."

From Ernest Maltravers — Complete by Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron

The seigniors themselves largely benefited by the capitalization in money of their old rights, and by the untrammelled possession of land held en franc aleu roturier.

From Lord Elgin by Bourinot, John George, Sir

"O, Heaven forbid we should come on that topic!—No, no, equal both—both on the table-land of gentility, and qualified to look down on every roturier in Scotland."

From The Antiquary — Volume 02 by Scott, Walter, Sir

Few men of his stamp indulge in the weakness of railing at Fortune, which is the privilege and consolation of the roturier.

From Sword and Gown A Novel by Lawrence, George A. (George Alfred)