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Beggar

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

One who obtains his livelihood by asking alms. The laws of several of the states punish begging as an offense. Words of solicitation are not necessary, but the solicitation may be by attitude or gesture. 3 Abb. N. C. (N. Y.) 65.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

One who obtains his livelihood by asking alms. The laws of several of the states punish begging as an offence. See Tramp; Vagrant.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

One who lives by begging charity or who has no other means of support than solicited alms.