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penniless

pen·ni·less

UK/ˈpɛ.nɪ.ləs/ US/ˈpɛnilʌs/ uncommon

adjective

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Origin

From Middle English penyles, penylees; equivalent to penny + -less. Compare Old Norse penningalauss (“penniless”).

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