vulgus

noun vul·gus \ˈvəl-gəs\

Definition of VULGUS

: a short composition in Latin verse formerly common as an exercise in some English public schools

probably alteration of obsolete vulgars English sentences to be translated into Latin

First Known Use: 1856

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