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foster son

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noun

  1. a boy raised like one's own son, though not such by birth or adoption.


Etymology

Origin of foster son

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

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And, since then, they have kept in touch with many of the young people they have helped, including one foster son who's now aged 54.

From BBC Dec. 16, 2023

Then tragedy struck her life as well when her 16-year-old foster son died suddenly from a heart condition.

From Washington Times May 26, 2023

Poe had another argument over money with Allan, who removed his foster son from his will.

From Washington Post Jan. 19, 2023

Bradford is in the process of formally adopting Je'Shawn, who has been in her custody as a foster son since his mother was arrested.

From Salon Nov. 22, 2022

Juvenal was born at Aquinum in Latium and was the son or foster son of a wealthy freedman.

From Readings from Latin Verse With Notes by Curtis C. Bushnell

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