fosterling
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of fosterling
before 1000; Middle English; Old English fōstorling. See foster, -ling 1
Example Sentences
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"Your father listened, I have no doubt. But in the end, he decided for himself. Bran, will you let me tell you about a dream Jojen dreamed of you and your fosterling brothers?"
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
"Snipes!" says Bridget; "deft art thou, fosterling, to take them without either springe or stonebow, and they all flittering like butterflies on a March day."
From The Sundering Flood by Morris, May
It matters not to me, O fosterling," replied Fergus; "for had I a sword in this, it never would cut thee nor be plied on thee.
From The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge by Dunn, Joseph
"Success and a blessing attend thee, O fosterling; not for hospitality from thee am I come, but to fight and do battle with thee."
From The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge by Dunn, Joseph
And at that Angus said: "O Bran, fosterling of fair-haired Fergus, it is not a right thing you are doing, to kill my own son."
From Gods and Fighting Men by Gregory, Lady
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