beggary
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beg·gary

noun \ˈbe-gə-rē\

Definition of BEGGARY

2
: the class of beggars
3
: the practice of begging

Examples of BEGGARY

  1. <too many people are homeless and living in shameful beggary in this country>

First Known Use of BEGGARY

14th century

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