¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Meaner
1. one that means [n -S] - See also: means
Lexicographical Neighbors of Meaner
Literary usage of Meaner
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon (1887)
"île î •* and some indulgence was shown to the meaner criminals 10 assumed the
merit of an early repentance. If any credit could ^ allowed to confessions ..."
2. Reliques of Ancient English Poetry: Consisting of Old Heroic Ballads, Songs edited by Thomas Percy (1900)
"You meaner beauties of the night, That poorly satisfie our eies More by your
number than your light, You common-people of the skies, What are you when the ..."
3. Folk Songs by John Williamson Palmer (1861)
"YE meaner BEAUTIES. YE meaner beauties of the night, That poorly satisfy our
eyes, More by your numbers than your light: Ye common people of the skies! ..."
Other Resources:
