Definition of poor

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Poor (n.) A small European codfish (Gadus minutus); -- called also power cod.

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Macerate :: Macerate (v. t.) To subdue the appetites of by poor and scanty diet; to mortify.
Underproportioned :: Underproportioned (a.) Of inadequate or inferior proportions; small; poor.
Poor-john :: Poor-john (n.) A small European fish, similar to the cod, but of inferior quality..
Perform :: Perform (v. i.) To do, execute, or accomplish something; to acquit one's self in any business; esp., to represent sometimes by action; to act a part; to play on a musical instrument; as, the players perform poorly; the musician performs on the organ..
Whiteboy :: Whiteboy (a.) One of an association of poor Roman catholics which arose in Ireland about 1760, ostensibly to resist the collection of tithes, the members of which were so called from the white shirts they wore in their nocturnal raids..
Slim :: Slim (superl.) Weak; slight; unsubstantial; poor; as, a slim argument..
Bidale :: Bidale (n.) An invitation of friends to drink ale at some poor man's house, and there to contribute in charity for his relief..
Slum :: Slum (n.) A foul back street of a city, especially one filled with a poor, dirty, degraded, and often vicious population; any low neighborhood or dark retreat; -- usually in the plural; as, Westminster slums are haunts for theives..
Beggar :: Beggar (v. t.) To cause to seem very poor and inadequate.
Workhouse :: Workhouse (n.) A house where the town poor are maintained at public expense, and provided with labor; a poorhouse..
Botchy :: Botchy (a.) Marked with botches; full of botches; poorly done.
Cracker :: Cracker (n.) A nickname to designate a poor white in some parts of the Southern United States.
Scyphus :: Scyphus (n.) A kind of large drinking cup, -- used by Greeks and Romans, esp. by poor folk..
Poor :: Poor (superl.) Inadequate; insufficient; insignificant; as, a poor excuse..
Poor-spirited :: Poor-spirited (a.) Of a mean spirit; cowardly; base.
Deacon :: Deacon (n.) An officer in Christian churches appointed to perform certain subordinate duties varying in different communions. In the Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches, a person admitted to the lowest order in the ministry, subordinate to the bishops and priests. In Presbyterian churches, he is subordinate to the minister and elders, and has charge of certain duties connected with the communion service and the care of the poor. In Congregational churches, he is subordinate to the pastor, and
Poureliche :: Poureliche (adv.) Poorly.
Poraille :: Poraille (n.) Poor people; the poor.
Hovel :: Hovel (n.) A poor cottage; a small, mean house; a hut..
Misthrive :: Misthrive (v. i.) To thrive poorly; to be not thrifty or prosperous.
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