2007-01-26 12:38:12 · 4 answers · asked by NicoleRose 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Short for "plebeian," a commoner. It's from ancient Rome and did not mean "slave."
I'm assuming that in connection with the Naval Academy it refers to the incoming cadets who, in the mind of the upper class men, would be considered "commoners."
2007-01-26 15:38:28 · answer #1 · answered by caesar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Younger Bush is correct... Plebe comes from ancient Rome:
NOUN:
1) One of the common people of ancient Rome.
2) A member of the lower classes.
3) A vulgar or coarse person.
2007-01-26 12:53:46 · answer #2 · answered by mariner31 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ancient Rome- plebe=slave
2007-01-26 12:45:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
plebe meant slave in ancient rome
2007-01-26 13:01:09 · answer #4 · answered by pinoydj619 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋