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land-poor
land-poor (lănd′po͝or′)adj. Owning much unprofitable land but lacking the capital to improve or maintain it.land-poor adj (Agriculture) owning much unprofitable land and lacking the money to maintain its fertility or improve it land′-poor`
adj. in need of ready money while owning much unremunerative land. [1870–75, Amer.] land-poor
land-poorOwning a large amount of land that is unprofitable and being without the means to maintain it or capitalize on its fertility. My fool of a husband used our savings to buy a big plot of land out west, and we've been land-poor for the last 10 years as a result. |