Search results
In the 1600s it was used as a word for a beggar who used false wounds to gain sympathy, and by the 1700s it became the term for a soldier who feigns sickness to avoid duty.
What does the noun beggar mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun beggar , two of which are labelled obsolete, and three of which are considered derogatory. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
The Lazy Beggar: A Tale of Hard Work and Determination is a powerful story that teaches us the value of hard work and perseverance.
- 3 min
- 2.7K
- Fun Fables for Kids
Another way to say Lazy Beggar? Synonyms for Lazy Beggar (other words and phrases for Lazy Beggar).
- Overview
- beggars can't be choosers
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 beggar /ˈbɛgɚ/ noun
plural beggars
1 beggar
/ˈbɛgɚ/
noun
◊ The saying beggars can't be choosers means that people who need something must be satisfied with whatever they get even if it is not exactly what they wanted.
[+ object]
1
formal : to make (someone or something) very poor
•Years of civil war had beggared the country.
2
Explore the world of moral stories with Cartoon Kids TV! 🌈 In our latest video, witness the transformation of the "Lazy Beggar" as he learns the joy of hard...
What does the verb beggar mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb beggar . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
