fermerdy beggars
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
All those who have not the sham sores or clymes.
Era: ca. 1811 (Georgian)
Where it’s used:
Origin
British & Irish English
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Grose’s Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue (1811 edition, public domain; Project Gutenberg #5402, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “fermerdy beggars” mean?
All those who have not the sham sores or clymes.
Is “fermerdy beggars” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.