Destitute

(30), a. [Lat. destitutus, p. p. of destituere, to set away, to leave alone, to forsake, from de and statuere, to set.]

1. Not having in possession; in want; devoid; deficient; lacking; — followed by of. “Totally destitute of all shadow of influence.” Burke.
2. Not possessing the necessaries of life; in a condition of want; needy; without possessions or resources; poor.

He will regard the prayer of the destitute. Ps. cii. 17.

v. t. [Lat. destituere, destitutum, It. destituire, Pr., Sp., & Pg. destituir, Fr. destituer.]

1. To leave deserted; to forsake. [Obs.] “To forsake or destitute a plantation.” Bacon.
2. To cause to be in want; to deprive; — followed by of. [Obs.] “Destituted of all honor and livings.” Holinshed.