貴き卑び

noun

high and low class; nobility and vulgarity

Rare literary or conceptual term referring to the spectrum from high/noble to low/vulgar classes or qualities. Formed from 高貴 and 卑俗.

• 「貴き卑び」という語ごは、高こう貴きと卑ひ俗ぞくを合あわせた造ぞう語ごで、身み分ぶんの上じょう下げを表あらわす。

  The word 貴卑 is a coined term combining nobility and vulgarity, expressing high and low social status.