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Des"ti*tute (?), a. [L. destitutus, p. p. of destituere to set away, leave alone, forsake; de + statuere to set. See Statute.] 1. 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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2. 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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Des"ti*tute, v. t. 1. To leave destitute; to forsake; to abandon. [Obs.]
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To forsake or destitute a plantation. Bacon.
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2. 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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3. To disappoint. [Obs.]
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When his expectation is destituted. Fotherby.
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