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impecunious, a.|ɪmpɪˈkjuːnɪəs| [f. im-2 + pecunious. Cf. rare F. impécunieux (Littré).] Having no money, penniless; in want of money.
1596Nashe Saffron Walden O ij b, A poore impecunious creature. 1599B. Jonson Cynthia's Rev. v. ii, Put him out, an impecunious creature. 1859Daily Tel. 14 Feb. 4/6 To this paradise of credit the simple and impecunious addressed their letters. 1891Mrs. J. H. Riddell Mad Tour 69 A train of impecunious camp followers. |