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foundling

UK
/ˈfaʊnd.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈfaʊnd.lɪŋ/

Translations

foundlingadjective
more foundling
Comp.
most foundling
Super.
UK
/ˈfaʊndlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfaʊndlɪŋ/
Used attributively, e.g., 'foundling hospital'
foundlingnoun
foundlings
pl
UK
/ˈfaʊnd.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈfaʊnd.lɪŋ/
The foundling was left at the doorstep of the orphanage.
Подкидыш был оставлен на пороге приюта.
Additional translations
найденыш
Synonyms
abandoned child
orphan
waif
castaway
found child

Definitions

foundlingadjective
Relating to or intended for foundlings (abandoned infants or children).
The city established a foundling home to care for abandoned babies.
foundlingnoun
An infant that has been abandoned by its parents and is discovered and cared for by others.
The foundling was left at the doorstep of the orphanage, wrapped in a warm blanket.
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