noun Etymology: probably alteration of obsolete vulgars English sentences to be translated into Latin Date: 1856 a short composition in Latin verse formerly common as an exercise in some English public schools
VULGUS
Meaning of VULGUS in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012