1beg·gar
noun \ˈbe-gər\Definition of BEGGAR
Examples of BEGGAR
- I heard you won the contest! You lucky beggar!
- <the pitiful beggars that are such a common sight in underdeveloped countries>
Origin of BEGGAR
Middle English beggere, beggare, from beggen to beg + -ere, -are 2-er
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to BEGGAR
Synonyms: mendicant, panhandler
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