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poor white — poor′ white′ n. usage: This term is usually used with disparaging intent and perceived as insulting. However, sometimes it is merely a neutral descriptive term. off sts usu. disp. and off. (a term used to refer to a white person, esp. of the… … From formal English to slang
Poor Richard — Benjamin Franklin Pour les articles homonymes, voir Benjamin Franklin (homonymie). Benjamin Franklin … Wikipédia en Français
POOR, PROVISION FOR THE — The Bible makes frequent references to the obligation to help the poor, to render them material assistance, and to give them gifts. This obligation is mentioned in the Prophets (Isa. 58:7, 10; Ezek. 18:7, 16) and especially in the Wisdom… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
poor clare — noun Usage: usually capitalized P&C : a nun of an order founded early in the 13th century at Assisi by St. Clare under the direction of St. Francis * * * Poor Clare see under ↑Clare • • • Main Entry: ↑poor * * * Poor Clare «klair», a member of an … Useful english dictionary
poor people — noun people without possessions or wealth (considered as a group) the urban poor need assistance • Syn: ↑poor • Ant: ↑rich (for: ↑poor), ↑rich people … Useful english dictionary
poor white trash — noun (slang) an offensive term for White people who are impoverished (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑white trash • Usage Domain: ↑disparagement, ↑depreciation, ↑derogation, ↑slang, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
poor john — noun Usage: often capitalized P&J Etymology: poor (I) 1. archaic : small cod or hake dried and salted 2. archaic : plain coarse food … Useful english dictionary
poor robin's plantain — noun Usage: usually capitalized P&R Etymology: poor (I) 1. : robin s plantain 2. : rattlesnake weed 1 * * * the rattlesnake weed, Hieracium venosum. Also called … Useful english dictionary
little sister of the poor — Usage: usually capitalized L&S&P Etymology: translation of French Petite Sœur des Pauvres Roman Catholicism : a member of a religious community founded in Brittany, France, about 1840 and devoted especially to the care of old people … Useful english dictionary
List of English words with disputed usage — Some English words are often used in ways that are contentious between writers on usage and prescriptive commentators. The contentious usages are especially common in spoken English. While in some circles the usages below may make the speaker… … Wikipedia
