beg
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/bɛɡ/
earnest request
Etymology
Etymology Information
'beg' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'beggen,' where 'beggen' meant 'to ask or pray.'
Historical Evolution
'beggen' transformed into the modern English word 'beg' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to ask or pray,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to ask earnestly or humbly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39