Gave damages to the impecunious? (5)
I believe the answer is:
broke
This might be a double definition.
'gave damages' is the first definition.
'broke' can be an answer for 'gave' ('break' can be a synonym of 'give'). I am not certain of the 'damages' bit.
'the impecunious?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'to' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for broke that I've seen before include "Impecunious" , "Bust - something to go for?" , "Skint" , "Shattered" , "See 19" .)