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waifs

/weɪfs/

Translations

waifnoun

waifs

/weɪf/

The kind woman took the waif into her home.

Добрая женщина приютила подкидыша у себя дома.

The waif wandered the streets, looking for food.

Беспризорник бродил по улицам в поисках еды.

The shelter provided a warm bed for the waif.

Приют предоставил теплую постель для бездомного.

Additional translations

Synonyms

abandoned child

waifnoun

A homeless, neglected, or abandoned person, especially a child.

The young waif wandered the streets, searching for a place to stay.

A piece of property found but unclaimed, especially a stray animal.

The shelter took in the waif, hoping to find its owner.

A thin and fragile-looking person, especially a young woman perceived as delicate and vulnerable.

The designer preferred models who had the look of a waif.