"common-sense" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} common-sense (uncountable)
  1. Archaic form of common sense. Tags: alt-of, archaic, uncountable Alternative form of: common sense
    Sense id: en-common-sense-en-noun-8y5kGKLE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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