masses

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 See also 2 French 2.1 Noun 2.2 Verb

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masses

1. Plural of mass, especially when referring to multiple groups of people.

   ...the ignorant masses...

   "Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses..." (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)

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masses

1. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of mass.

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• unwashed masses

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masses f.

1. (plurale tantum) The commoners, the people.
2. Plural form of masse.

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masses

1. Second-person singular present indicative of masser.
2. Second-person singular present subjunctive of masser.