n. pl. - The mass of the people, as distinguished from the titled classes or nobility; the commonalty; the common people.
n. pl. - The House of Commons, or lower house of the British Parliament, consisting of representatives elected by the qualified voters of counties, boroughs, and universities.
n. pl. - Provisions; food; fare, -- as that provided at a common table in colleges and universities.
n. pl. - A club or association for boarding at a common table, as in a college, the members sharing the expenses equally; as, to board in commons.
n. pl. - A common; public pasture ground.