beggarhood
The condition or state of being a beggarThe condition or state of being a beggar.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)The condition or state of being a beggar.
(uncountable, usually)Collectively, beggars.
Origin
From Middle English *beggarhode, beggarhede, equivalent to beggar + -hood.From Middle English *beggarhode, beggarhede, equivalent to beggar + -hood.
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Forms
plural: beggarhoods| Singular | beggarhood |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable