begging

Definition

The act of one who begs.

Etymology

From Middle English begging, beggyng, beggynge, equivalent to beg + -ing (gerund ending).

Example Sentences

• "The Brahmans were very annoying in their beggings for money […]"
• "Then a thin old hag […] moaned out, "Twopence for two ounces!" and had to go out of the shop unmeated, since her earnings — or her beggings — had not brought her enough to have that small price to spare."