destitute person (noun)

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• derelict — adjective 1》 in a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect. 2》 chiefly N. Amer. shamefully negligent. noun 1》 a destitute person. 2》 a ship or other piece of property abandoned by its owner. Origin C17: from L. derelict ,… …   English new terms dictionary

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