mendicancy
[ men-di-kuhn-see ]
noun
the practice of begging, as for alms.
the state or condition of being a beggar.
Origin of mendicancy
1First recorded in 1780–90; mendic(ant) + -ancy
Other words from mendicancy
- non·men·di·can·cy, noun
Words Nearby mendicancy
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How to use mendicancy in a sentence
The theory of the Roman Catholic religion positively encourages mendicancy.
mendicancy, preaching, hearing confessions, and teaching publicly were the capital sins that consigned the Friars to reprobation.
Saint Bonaventure | Rev. Fr. Laurence Costelloe, O.F.M.I always bow down unto the Brahmanas whose mode of living is mendicancy.
Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 3 Pt. 1 | Krishna-Dwaipayana VyasaMrs Wilfer's first visit to the Mendicant's bride at the new abode of mendicancy, was a grand event.
Our Mutual Friend | Charles DickensAs sure as I'm alive I'll commit you for a rogue and vagabond, for mendicancy and assault.
Humphrey Bold | Herbert Strang
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