BEGGARY


Meaning of BEGGARY in English

/beg"euh ree/ , n. , pl. beggaries for 3.

1. a state or condition of utter poverty.

2. beggars collectively.

3. a place lived in or frequented by beggars.

[ 1350-1400; ME beggerie. See BEGGAR, Y 3 ]

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