second–class

adjective

: of or relating to second class

: not given the same rights or treatment as the rest of the people in a society

: not of the best quality

Full Definition of SECOND-CLASS

: of or relating to a second class

: mediocre; also : socially, politically, or economically deprived

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circa 1838

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