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   Destitute , a. [L. destitutus, p. p. of destituere to set away, leave alone, forsake; de + statuere to set. See Statute.]
   Forsaken; not having in possession (something necessary, or desirable); deficient; lacking; devoid; -- often followed by of.
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   In thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.
   Ps. cxli. 8.
   
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   Totally destitute of all shadow of influence.
   Burke.
   
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   Not possessing the necessaries of life; in a condition of want; needy; without possessions or resources; very poor.
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   They wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented.
   Heb. xi. 37.
   
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   Destitute, v. t.
   To leave destitute; to forsake; to abandon. [Obs.]
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   To forsake or destitute a plantation.
   Bacon.
   
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   To make destitute; to cause to be in want; to deprive; -- followed by of. [Obs.]
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   Destituted of all honor and livings.
   Holinshed.
   
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   To disappoint. [Obs.]
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   When his expectation is destituted.
   Fotherby.
   
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