pauper

noun pau·per \ˈpȯ-pər\

: a very poor person who has no money to pay for food, clothing, etc.

Full Definition of PAUPER

: a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity; specifically : one who receives aid from funds designated for the poor

: a very poor person

— pau·per·ism \-pə-ˌri-zəm\ noun

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Latin, poor — more at poor

First Known Use: 1516

PAUPER Defined for Kids

noun pau·per \ˈpȯ-pər\

: a very poor person

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