Cryptic crossword clue
One wouldn't want to lose it and become a pauper 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SHIRT

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What does SHIRT mean?

SHIRT noun
  1. An article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, and often has sleeves, either long or short, that cover the arms.
  2. An interior lining in a blast furnace.
  3. A member of the shirt-wearing team in a shirts and skins game.
SHIRT verb
  1. To cover or clothe with a shirt, or as if with a shirt.

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