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poorOne entry found. Main Entry: poor Pronunciation: \ˈpu̇r, ˈpȯr\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English poure, from Anglo-French povre, pore, from Latin pauper; akin to Latin paucus little and to Latin parere to give birth to, produce — more at few, pare Date: 13th century 1 a : lacking material possessions b : of, relating to, or characterized by poverty — poor·ish \-ish\ adjective — poor·ness noun
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