deserving poor

古風複数形複数形のみ

(dated) Poor people who are incapable of providing for themselves and thus seen as legitimate recipients of charity.

日本語の意味

自らの生計を立てることができず、そのため慈善の正当な受給者とみなされる貧困層

The charity prioritized shelter and food for the deserving poor during the harsh winter.

その慈善団体は厳しい冬の間、支援に値すると見なされた困窮者に対して避難所と食料を優先しました。

意味（1）

(dated) Poor people who are incapable of providing for themselves and thus seen as legitimate recipients of charity.