begging

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbɛɡɪŋ/ Rhymes: -ɛɡɪŋ === Etymology 1 === From Middle English begging, beggyng, beggynge, equivalent to beg +‎ -ing (gerund ending). ==== Noun ==== begging (plural beggings) The act of one who begs. (in the plural) Money or goods acquired by begging. ===== Derived terms ===== e-begging ===== Translations ===== === Etymology 2 === From Middle English beggin, beggyn, beggyng, (also beggand), present participle of beggen (“to beg”), equivalent to beg +‎ -ing (participle ending). ==== Verb ==== begging present participle and gerund of beg === Derived terms ===