Penniless


[pen-i-lis] /ˈpɛn ɪ lɪs/

adjective
1.
without any money whatsoever; totally impoverished; destitute.
/ˈpɛnɪlɪs/
adjective
1.
very poor; almost totally without money
adj.

“destitute,” early 14c., penyles, from penny + -less.

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