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begging.

The act of one who begs.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbɛɡɪŋ/
  1. The act of one who begs.

  2. Money or goods acquired by begging.

    in-plural
Where this word comes from

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

verb/ˈbɛɡɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of beg

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

From Middle English beggin, beggyn, beggyng, (also beggand), present participle of beggen (“to beg”), equivalent to beg + -ing (participle ending).

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