BEGGAR


Meaning of BEGGAR in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' be-g ə r

Function: 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

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.