The action or practice of going from door to door collecting donations; specifically (in the 15th and 16th centuries) the action or practice of collecting funds for the parish in this way.
Origin
Late 15th century. Origin unknown. Related to hoggler, although the direction of the relationship is unclear: see discussion at that entry.
Definition of hoggling in US English:
hoggling
noun
historical
The action or practice of going from door to door collecting donations; specifically (in the 15th and 16th centuries) the action or practice of collecting funds for the parish in this way.
Origin
Late 15th century. Origin unknown. Related to hoggler, although the direction of the relationship is unclear: see discussion at that entry.