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foundling

 

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Noun foundling has 1 sense
  1. foundling, abandoned infant - a child who has been abandoned and whose parents are unknown
    --1 is a kind of baby, babe, infant

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Term: Foundling

Description:

A foundling refers to a child who has been found abandoned, with unknown parentage or without any caretaker. It is often used to describe an infant or young child who has been left in a public place by an unknown person. This term can also be used figuratively to refer to someone who feels lost or abandoned.

Examples:

As a Noun:

1. The orphanage took care of many foundlings, providing them with a safe and nurturing environment.

2. The police found a foundling outside the church, left by someone in desperate need of assistance.

As an Adjective:

1. She had a foundling heart, constantly seeking love and acceptance.

2. The organization aims to support the needs of foundling children who have been abandoned by their parents.

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