See thig in All languages combined, or Wiktionary
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"(ambitransitive, Scotland) To beg, borrow; cadge."
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"To profit by or live on the gifts of others."
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"(intransitive, Scotland or obsolete) To profit by or live on the gifts of others."
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"To take alms."
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"(intransitive, Scotland, obsolete) To take alms."
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"(transitive, Scotland or obsolete) To beseech; supplicate; implore."
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"To crave; seek (a favour)."
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"(ambitransitive, Scotland) To crave; seek (a favour)."
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"To beg, borrow; cadge."
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"(ambitransitive, Scotland) To beg, borrow; cadge."
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"To profit by or live on the gifts of others."
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"(intransitive, Scotland or obsolete) To profit by or live on the gifts of others."
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"To take alms."
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"(intransitive, Scotland, obsolete) To take alms."
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"(transitive, Scotland or obsolete) To beseech; supplicate; implore."
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