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Forsaken; not having in possession (something necessary, or desirable); deficient; lacking; devoid; -- often followed by of.

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  1. a. Forsaken; not having in possession (something necessary, or desirable); deficient; lacking; devoid; -- often followed by of.
  2. a. Not possessing the necessaries of life; in a condition of want; needy; without possessions or resources; very poor.
  3. v. t. To leave destitute; to forsake; to abandon.
  4. v. t. To make destitute; to cause to be in want; to deprive; -- followed by of.
  5. v. t. To disappoint.
  6. adj. poor enough to need help from others
  7. adj. completely wanting or lacking
  8. j:100 s. poor enough to need help from others