a trader who secretes himself, or does certain other acts tending to defraud his creditors.-a trader who becomes unable to pay his debts; an insolvent trader; popularly, any person who is unable to pay his debts; an insolvent person.-a person who, in accordance with the terms of a law relating to bankruptcy, has been judicially declared to be unable to meet his liabilities.-being a bankrupt or in a condition of bankruptcy; unable to pay, or legally discharged from paying, one's debts; as, a bankrupt merchant.-depleted of money; not having the means of meeting pecuniary liabilities; as, a bankrupt treasury.-relating to bankrupts and bankruptcy.-destitute of, or wholly wanting (something once possessed, or something one should possess).-to make bankrupt; to bring financial ruin upon; to impoverish.