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† ˈbegster Obs. Also 4 beggestere. [f. beg v. + -ster: cf. trickster.] A beggar (fem. and pejorative).
1386Chaucer Prol. 242 He knew the Tauernes wel in al the toun Bet than alaȝar or a beggestere. 1549Chaloner Erasm. Moriæ Enc. N j a, Pestryng men every where..not a little to the hyndrance of other begsters. |