(obsolete) A scarecrow.

plural of sturdy beggar

(UK, historical) A person who was fit and able to work, but lived as a beggar or vagrant instead.

Synonym of beggar belief

(historical) A blend of cotton and linen, used for making suits etc.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of beggar belief

To beg the question.

plural of buckle-beggar

(historical) Synonym of couple-beggar

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of beggar the question