What does «mendigo» mean in Spanish?

A person who begs for alms.

Examples of use in Spanish: "allá viene el mendigo de todos los días a pedirnos algo".

"la mendiga y sus tres hijos apenas sobreviven con lo que les dan".

"la puerta de la iglesia se llenó de mendigos".
Figuratively, a person who begs for attention, love, affection, etc. from another.

Examples of use in Spanish: "es un mendigo de amor y cariño".
(mendigos) Patriots of the Netherlands revolted against the domination of Philip II of Spain in 1566.