needy

NOUN:

(used with a plural verb) Usually "the needy," needy persons collectively: 
Help the needy.

Example:

those generous souls who regularly give money and donate clothes to help the needy. —Merriam-Webster.

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Origin:

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English nedi; see need, -y1. —Dictionary.com. // First Known Use of needy: 12th century. —Merriam-Webster.

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Added: 11 August 2020 {2:04 PM}