Beggar (noun)

1. A person who lives by asking for money or food.
2. A person who is extremely poor.

Origin:

From the middle english word "beggen" meaning "to beg".

Examples:

1. The beggar stood on the street corner with a cup in his hand.
2. The beggar was dressed in ragged clothes.
3. The beggar's face was lined with wrinkles.
4. The beggar had a sad and pitiful look on his face.
5. The beggar was a veteran who had fallen on hard times.