beggarly
beggarly · more beggarly · most beggarly
In an indigent, mean, or despicable mannerIn an indigent, mean, or despicable manner; in the manner of a beggar.
Meaning
1 sensesIn an indigent, mean, or despicable manner; in the manner of a beggar.
Origin
From beggar + -ly; adverb via Middle English beggarly, beggerly.From beggar + -ly; adverb via Middle English beggarly, beggerly.
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Forms
more beggarly, most beggarly| Comparative | more beggarly Lesson |
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| Superlative | most beggarly |
regular
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb