pauper
pau·per
noun \ˈpȯ-pər\Definition of PAUPER
1
: a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity; specifically : one who receives aid from funds designated for the poor
2
: a very poor person
— pau·per·ism \-pə-ˌri-zəm\ noun
Origin of PAUPER
Latin, poor — more at poor
First Known Use: 1516
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