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beggarly

The English word “beggarly” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. In the manner of a beggar; poverty-stricken; mean; poor; contemptible.
  2. Fit for a beggar; occasioned by begging.
  3. inadequate or meagre.

adverb

  1. In an indigent, mean, or despicable manner; in the manner of a beggar.

Etymology

From beggar + -ly; adverb via Middle English beggarly, beggerly.

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