Asked someone desperately and seriously for something you want or need very much.
From Middle English 'beggen', possibly from Old English 'bedecian' or related to the word 'beggar'. The exact origin is uncertain but may trace back to Germanic roots.
In medieval times, 'beggar' was actually someone's official job title and social status—there were professional begging guilds with strict territories, and you could be punished for begging in the wrong area, making it one of history's most regulated professions.
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