adj
beggarly
Beggarly (adj) means In the manner of a beggar; poverty-stricken; mean; poor; contemptible.
adj
1
In the manner of a beggar; poverty-stricken; mean; poor; contemptible.
2
Fit for a beggar; occasioned by begging.
3
inadequate or meagre.
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Etymology
From beggar + -ly; adverb via Middle English beggarly, beggerly.
Rhymes for beggarly
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What is the meaning of beggarly?
"beggarly" (adj) means in the manner of a beggar; poverty-stricken; mean; poor; contemptible.
What are the different meanings of beggarly?
"beggarly" has 3 main meanings: 1. In the manner of a beggar; poverty-stricken; mean; poor; contemptible; 2. Fit for a beggar; occasioned by begging; 3. inadequate or meagre.