Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - poor
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adj. 1 lacking adequate money or means to live comfortably. 2 (foll. by in) deficient in (a possession or quality) (the poor in spirit). 3 a scanty, inadequate (a poor crop). b less good than is usual or expected (poor visibility; is a poor driver; in poor health). c paltry; inferior (poor condition; came a poor third). 4 a deserving pity or sympathy; unfortunate (you poor thing). b with reference to a dead person (as my poor father used to say). 5 spiritless; despicable (is a poor creature). 6 often iron. or joc. humble; insignificant (in my poor opinion). Phrases and idioms poor-box a collection-box, esp. in church, for the relief of the poor. poor law hist. a law relating to the support of paupers. poor man's an inferior or cheaper substitute for. poor man's weather-glass the pimpernel. poor-rate hist. a rate or assessment for relief or support of the poor. poor relation an inferior or subordinate member of a family or any other group. poor-spirited timid; cowardly. poor White offens. (esp. used by Blacks) a member of a socially inferior group of White people. take a poor view of regard with disfavour or pessimism. Etymology: ME & OF pov(e)re, poure f. L pauper
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adjective see: few Date: 13th century 1. lacking material possessions, of, relating to, or characterized by poverty, 2. less than adequate ; meager, small in worth, exciting pity , 4. inferior in quality or value, humble, unpretentious, mean, petty, lean, emaciated, barren, unproductive, indifferent, unfavorable, lacking a normal or adequate supply of something specified, ~ish adjective ~ness noun ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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