beggar

Beggar


1. A person who solicits alms for a living. A beggar sat on the corner begging for money.
2. A person suffering from extreme poverty. In London is the 1800s many poor beggars were put into prison.
3. To exceed the limits, resources or capabilities. She was a beauty that beggars description.

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Shown is a street beggar