beggars
|beg/gars|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈbɛɡərz/
🇬🇧
/ˈbɛɡəz/
(beggar)
one who asks for alms
Etymology
Etymology Information
'beggar' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'beggere,' where 'beg' meant 'to ask for alms.'
Historical Evolution
'beggere' transformed into the modern English word 'beggar' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who asks for alms,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person, typically homeless, who lives by asking for money or food.
The beggars sat on the street corner, hoping for some change.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45