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pauper

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pau·​per | \ ˈpȯ-pər How to pronounce pauper (audio) \

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 paupers on welfare
2 : a very poor person you'll end up a pauper on skid row— Robert Bixby

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