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foundling

/ˈfaʊnd.lɪŋ/

foundlingnoun

foundlings

/ˈfaʊnd.lɪŋ/

Translations

The foundling was left at the doorstep of the orphanage.

Подкидыш был оставлен на пороге приюта.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

abandoned child

found child

foundlingadjective

more foundling

Comp.

most foundling

Super.

/ˈfaʊndlɪŋ/

Used attributively, e.g., 'foundling hospital'

Definitions

Relating to or intended for foundlings (abandoned infants or children).

The city established a foundling home to care for abandoned babies.