"gentleman-commoner" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gentleman‑commoner [canonical]
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  1. (UK, education, historical) At the University of Oxford, a student paying higher fees and ranking above commoners, but below noblemen. Tags: UK, historical Categories (topical): Education
    Sense id: en-gentleman-commoner-en-noun-QL5IXRbf Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: education
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