beggar

Meanings

• noun

  A person who asks for and receives money, food, or other things from others, especially regularly and in a begging bowl.

  - "He was a beggar on the streets of New York."
  - "Despite his begging, no one gave him any money."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɛɡɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

palliard , pauper , vagabond , mendicant , panhandler , schnorrer , spanger , truant , ruin

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with beggar
jaggar , maggar , draggar

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. beggar (Scots) : to ask for or demand something
   

2. beggar (Obsolete) : to beseech or entreat
   

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Variants

List of all variants of beggar that leads to same result
beggar , beggars , beggared , beggaring , beggar-my-neighbour , beggar's-lice , beggar-lice , beggar-thy-neighbor , beggar's-ticks , beggar-ticks , beggar belief , beggar description

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'beggar' originated from the Old English word 'beggan', meaning 'to beg' or 'to ask for alms'. It is related to the Old Norse word 'beggja' and the German word 'betteln'.

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Trivia

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1. Beggars have been a part of human society since ancient times. In medieval Europe, beggars were often organized into guilds, which regulated their behavior and provided them with a sense of community.

2. In some countries, begging is illegal, and beggars can be fined or even imprisoned for asking for money in public places.

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Related Concepts

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1. poverty: Beggars are often associated with poverty, which is a state of having insufficient resources to meet basic needs.

2. homelessness: Many beggars are homeless, which means they have no permanent place to live.

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Culture

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Throughout history, beggars have been a common sight in many cultures. They have been portrayed in literature, art, and music as symbols of poverty, suffering, and desperation. In some cultures, begging is seen as a shameful activity, while in others it is a respected tradition or even a way of life. For example, in India, there are many temples and shrines where beggars are given food and shelter.

How to Memorize "beggar"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person sitting on the side of the road with a begging bowl and a sign that says 'Please help'. Imagine the expression on their face and the clothes they are wearing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'beggar' with the image of a person asking for money or food.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Beggars can't be choosers' to remember the meaning of the word 'beggar'.

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