beggare
1beggar — I. noun Etymology: Middle English beggere, beggare, from beggen to beg + ere, are 2 er Date: 13th century 1. one that begs; especially a person who lives by asking for gifts 2. pauper 3. fellow 4c II …
2beggar — beggarhood, n. /beg euhr/, n. 1. a person who begs alms or lives by begging. 2. a penniless person. 3. a wretched fellow; rogue: the surly beggar who collects the rents. 4. a child or youngster (usually prec. by little): a sudden urge to hug the… …
