English Dictionary

couple-beggar

noun

(historical) One who, for a fee, performs an unauthorised wedding service, especially for poor people (originally beggars).

The couple-beggar wandered the streets, seeking alms from passersby.

意味（1）

(historical) One who, for a fee, performs an unauthorised wedding service, especially for poor people (originally beggars).

Yet you'd have no license, but be married by beggarly bans ! … Sure it's wonderful you don't seek out a couple-beggar, and get married like the heathens in the time of Nebecudnazar !