The Only Use of
destitute
in
Fever, 1793
- They told of good people who refused to take any money for helping strangers, even though they themselves were poor and near destitute.†
p. 106.4destitute = extremely poor; or lacking the necessities of life such as food and shelter
Definition:
extremely poor; or lacking the necessities of life such as food and shelter
The expression "destitute of" means: lacking
The expression "destitute of" means: lacking