begging
English
editPronunciation
editEtymology 1
editFrom Middle English begging, beggyng, beggynge, equivalent to beg + -ing (gerund ending).
Noun
editbegging (plural beggings)
- The act of one who begs.
- 1832, Charles Coleman, The Mythologie of the Hindus: With Plates:
- The Brahmans were very annoying in their beggings for money […]
Derived terms
editTranslations
editthe act of one who begs
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Etymology 2
editFrom Middle English beggin, beggyn, beggyng, (also beggand), present participle of beggen (“to beg”), equivalent to beg + -ing (participle ending).
Verb
editbegging
- present participle and gerund of beg
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