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Definition of pennilessness - 2 dictionary results

pen⋅ni⋅less

  [pen-i-lis]
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–adjective
without any money whatsoever; totally impoverished; destitute.
Origin:
1275–1325; ME peniles. See penny, -less

Related forms:
pen⋅ni⋅less⋅ly, adverb
pen⋅ni⋅less⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
indigent. See poor.

Antonyms:
rich.
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pen·ni·less   (pěn'ē-lĭs, pěn'ə-)   
adj.  

  1. Entirely without money.

  2. Very poor. See Synonyms at poor.

pen'ni·less·ly adv., pen'ni·less·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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