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 wls. 522, 36 N. W. 407; Hutchiugs v. Thompson. 10 Cush. (Mass.) 238; Charleston v. Groveland, 15 Gray (Mass.) 10; Lee County v. Lackle, SO Ark. 764