Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pauperess
Noun
ˈpɔːpərəs
Definition
A woman who is extremely poor and lacks resources or means of support.
Examples
- The pauperess received help from the local charity every month.
- Throughout history, many pauperesses faced harsh conditions without a stable income.
- The novel portrays the struggles of a pauperess trying to raise her children in challenging circumstances.
Meaning
The term pauperess is used to describe a female who is in a state of poverty, often relying on charitable support or assistance to survive.
Synonyms
- Beggar
- Indigent
- Destitute woman
- Needy girl
