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Behind the words

A new way to see beggar.

Different voices, different experiences, a shared theme. Take a moment to find the words that resonate with you.

A moment to reflect

Which idea here would you like to carry into your day?

The meaning of beggar

(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.