Word Meaning

beggar definition and meaning

n. One who begs; one who asks or entreats earnestly, or with humility; a petitioner.
n. One who makes it his business to ask alms.
n. One who is dependent upon others for support; -- a contemptuous or sarcastic use.
n. One who assumes in argument what he does not prove.
v. t. To reduce to beggary; to impoverish; as, he had beggared himself.
v. t. To cause to seem very poor and inadequate.

Crossword clues for beggar

- Alms seeker
- Alms-seeker
- Charity seeker leaves soufflé ingredient in pub
- One begging
- Pauper