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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Beggrie, Begry, n. [e.m.E. beggery, ME. beggerie. -rye. f. beggere Beggar n.] Beggary. —1602 Reg. Privy C. VI. 382 (putt to extreme beggrie). 1604-9 Grahame Anat. Hum. 27 b (puts the widow to begry).
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