figurative. Esp. in to live on the alms-basket (and variants): to depend on what may be freely taken from what others have provided, or from what…
| 单词 | θ145162 |
| 释义 | the mind > possession > poverty > be poor [verb (intransitive)] > receive poor relief (4) to live on the alms-basket1598 figurative. Esp. in to live on the alms-basket (and variants): to depend on what may be freely taken from what others have provided, or from what… to go (also come, fall, be sent, etc.) on the parisha1637 on (also upon) the parish: (originally) receiving parish relief (now historical); (hence) destitute, dependent on charity or state support. Esp. in… to take collection1670 spec. The action of collecting money for a religious or charitable purpose, or to defray expenses, esp. at a religious service or public meeting… to come (also go, fall, be flung, etc.) upon the town1836 In receipt of parish or town relief; so as to be dependent on charity or state support. Esp. in to come (also go, fall, be flung,etc.) upon the town… |
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