2007-01-15 02:47:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Why are you posting in the math section?
"Mendicancy" is a religious philosophy that says that one should not own anything but should rely entirely on the kindness of others and the grace of God in order to survive.
Mendicants took a vow of poverty, and beg for help from their neighbors. This is why the word, in lower-case, now is just a fancy word for beggar.
Since you asked about "history" rather than a definition, I thought perhaps a description of why the word means what it does was more appropriate than a simple definition.
2007-01-15 02:57:10 · answer #1 · answered by Jim Burnell 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is one of those questions where a web search would really pay off.
'mendicancy' is begging, and there are several cultures where begging has a long history. The history isn't exactly "honorable" but there are cultures where begging isn't considered "odd." Indeed, there was a time in the history of Europe where religious "begging" --the so-called mendicants-- was not uncommon.
None of this to say that beggars are liked or appreciated, but rather to say there was a place for begging and beggars.
HTH
Charles
2007-01-15 02:57:54 · answer #2 · answered by Charles 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mendicancy means begging
2007-01-15 02:55:12 · answer #3 · answered by 1ofSelby's 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mendicancy means to beg or be a beggar.
2007-01-15 02:56:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
what do you mean"What does 'mendicancy'"?
give the compete question
It might mean begging
2007-01-15 02:58:30 · answer #5 · answered by ocumancer™ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is somewhat related to brain.It deals with mentality&psychology
2007-01-15 05:29:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋