low´-mind´ed|ness

low´-mind´ed|ness
low-mind|ed «LOH MYN dihd», adjective.
having or showing a coarse or low mind; mean; vulgar.
low´-mind´ed|ly, adverb.
low´-mind´ed|ness, noun.

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