Clapperdudgeon
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Clapperdudgeon is a noun meaning (UK dialectal, archaic) A beggar who would apply blood or sores to his body in order to gain attention and attract more alms.
Meaning
(UK dialectal, archaic) A beggar who would apply blood or sores to his body in order to gain attention and attract more alms.
Word Forms
- clapperdudgeons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cadger, beggar, clagnut, clamdigger, bidder, clochard.
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