beggarwoman

/ˈbeɡərˌwʊmən/

Definitions

1. noun

A woman who goes about begging, especially a wife of a beggar.

“She stood on the street corner, a beggarwoman with a worn-out hat and a sad expression.”

Synonyms

  • beggar
  • mendicant
  • vagrant

Antonyms

  • benefactor
  • philanthropist