puir

/pjʌr/

Definitions

1. noun

Scottish, a poor person or someone of low social class

“Many puir folk lived in poverty-stricken areas of the city.”

2. adjective

Scottish, poor or of low social class

“The puir state of the old house was a concern for its owners.”

3. verb

Scottish, to make or become poor

“The economic crisis puired many families in the country.”

Synonyms

  • lowly
  • poor

Antonyms

  • affluent
  • wealthy