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Beggars

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King of the Beggars. Bampflyde Moore Carew (1693–1770).

Beggars should not be choosers. Beggars should take what is given them, and not dictate to the giver what they like best. They must accept and be thankful.

 

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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.

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Beer and Skittles
Beer aux Mouches
Beeswing
Beetle (To)
Beetle-crusher
Befana
Before the Lights
Before the Mast
Beg the Question (To)
Beggar
Beggars
Beggars Barm
Beggars Bullets
Beggar’s Bush
Beggar’s Daughter
Begging Hermits
Begging the Question
Beghards
Begtashi
Begue dentendement
Béguins