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destitute. destitute, forsaken

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destitute. Destitute, a. forsaken, in want, wretched, poor

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Des″ti‐tute (?), a. [[L. destitutus, p. p. of destituere to set away, leave alone, forsake; de + statuere to set. See Statute.]] 1. 1. Forsaken; not having in possession (something necessary, or desirable); deficient; lacking; devoid; — often followed by of.
In thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute. Ps. cxli. 8. Totally destitute of all shadow of influence. Burke. 2. 2. Not possessing the necessaries of life; in a condition of want; needy; without possessions or resources; very poor.
They wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented. Heb. xi. 37.