fosterling

American  

[faw-ster-ling, fos-ter-] / ˈfɔ stər lɪŋ, ˈfɒs tər- /

noun

1. foster child.

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fosterling British  

/ ˈfɒstəlɪŋ /

noun

1. a less common word for foster child

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Etymology

Origin of fosterling

before 1000; Middle English; Old English fōstorling. See foster, -ling ¹

Example Sentences

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fosterling

"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

Gunnar woke up in his hall and said— "Thou hast been sorely treated, Sam, my fosterling, and this warning is so meant that our two deaths will not be far apart."

From The story of Burnt Njal From the Icelandic of the Njals Saga by George Webbe Dasent

"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 Joseph Dunn

—My fosterling is happy, and I too; Yet did we leave behind things good to do, Deeds good to tell about when we are dead.

From Poems By The Way & Love Is Enough by William Morris

Men treat thee sorely, Samm my fosterling: Even by death thou warnest—but it is meant That our two deaths will not be far apart.

From King Lear's Wife; The Crier by Night; The Riding to Lithend; Midsummer-Eve; Laodice and Dana? by Gordon Bottomley