Meaning of lower orders | Babel Free

Definitions

The lower classes in society.

UK, dated, derogatory

Examples

“Although the extension to Crewe carried the line much nearer to the town, it was decided to retain this station, and a large enclosure there was roofed over to accommodate third class passengers (the M.B.R. was more generous than most railways in its treatment of what were then known as the "lower orders").”

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