"common clay" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} common clay (uncountable)
  1. The ordinary, run-of-the-mill people. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-common_clay-en-noun-ZesaixEU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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