Obs. rare–1. [f. begg-en to BEG + -ILD, termination forming female names; cf. cheapild female bargainer, fostrild foster-mother; also begenild.] ? A female beggar.
a. 1225. Ancr. R., 168. Hit is beggilde [v.r. beggares] rihte uorte beren bagge on bac.
