{To play hob}, to play the part of a mischievous spirit; to
work mischief. Plebs \Plebs\ (pl[e^]bz), n. [L. Cf.
{Plebe}.]
1. The commonalty of ancient Rome who were citizens without
the usual political rights; the plebeians; --
distinguished from the {patricians}.
2. Hence, the common people; the populace; -- construed as a
pl.