Word History
Etymology
Middle English mendicite, from Middle French mendicité, from Latin mendicitat-, mendicitas, from mendicus
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of mendicity was
in the 15th century
Dictionary Entries Near mendicity
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“Mendicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mendicity. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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