# abegge

CEFR C2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/abegge
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

to beg or ask for something very politely. It is an old-fashioned word that people rarely use today.

For teachers: to beg or entreat with great politeness or formality. Archaic in modern usage, typically found in historical or literary contexts.

## Examples

- He abegged the king for mercy.
- The knight abegged the queen to grant him a second chance to prove his loyalty.

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