A person so poor that he must be supported at public expense; also a suitor who, on account of poverty, is allowed to sue or defend without being chargeable with costs. In re Hoffen’s Estate, 70 Wis. 522, 36 N. W. 407; Hutchlngs v. Thompson, 10 Cush. (Mass.) 238; Charleston v. Groveland, 15 Gray (Mass.) 15; Lee County v. Lackle, 80 Ark. 764. Dispauper. To deprive one of the status of a pauper and of any benefits incidental thereto: particularly, to take away the right to sue in forma pauperis because the person so suing, during the progress of the suit has acquired money or property which would enable him to sustain the coats of the action.