to obtain by begging

  • 1Begging Burros — is a name used to refer to the donkeys in Custer State Park in South Dakota, United States. For many years, these donkeys have earned this nickname as they approach various passing cars through the park begging for food. After earning this… …

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  • 2Begging — For other uses, see Begging (disambiguation). Beggar redirects here. It is not to be confused with Begga or Bega. Begging is to entreat earnestly, implore, or supplicate. It often occurs for the purpose of securing a material benefit,… …

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  • 3cadge — [c]/kædʒ / (say kaj) verb (cadged, cadging) –verb (t) 1. to obtain by imposing on another s generosity or friendship: *They cadge money from anyone known to have a job –gerald murnane, 1987. 2. to borrow without intent to repay. 3. to beg or… …

  • 4cadge — cadge1 cadger, n. /kaj/, v., cadged, cadging. v.t. 1. to obtain by imposing on another s generosity or friendship. 2. to borrow without intent to repay. 3. to beg or obtain by begging. v.i. 4. to ask, expect, or encourage another person to pay… …

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  • 5Emendicate — E*men di*cate, v. t. [L. emendicatus, p. p. of emendicare to obtain by begging. See {Mendicate}.] To beg. [Obs.] Cockeram. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 6Kotjebi — or kotchebi (꽃제비) is a Korean term denoting North Korean homeless children. The term literally means fluttering swallows , given because of the kotjebi s constant search for food and shelter. [cite web|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=cdQ8QZU6… …

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  • 7cadge — [[t]kædʒ[/t]] v. cadged, cadg•ing 1) to obtain by begging or imposing on another s generosity 2) to mooch; sponge • Etymology: 1275–1325; perh. to be identified with ME caggen to tie, of uncert. orig. cadg′er, n …

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  • 8Charity and Charities — • In its widest and highest sense, charity includes love of God as well as love of man Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Charity and Charities     Charity and Charities …

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  • 9Care of the Poor by the Church —     Care of the Poor by the Church     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Care of the Poor by the Church     I. OBJECTS, HISTORY, AND ORGANIZATION     A. The care of the poor is a branch of charity. In the narrow sense charity means any exercise of mercy… …

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  • 10Life Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Zoology       In 2008 several zoological studies provided new insights into how species life history traits (such as the timing of reproduction or the length of life of adult individuals) are derived in part as responses to… …

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