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
"Truly intended, methinks, the welcome, O 227 W. 3174. fosterling," said Fergus.
From The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge by Dunn, Joseph
And Finn was in his hunting seat, and his fosterling, brown-haired Duibhruinn, beside him.
From Gods and Fighting Men by Gregory, Lady
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
Of Jorunn Bjorn's daughterAt this time Norway was ruled by Hakon, Athelstan's fosterling.
From Laxdæla Saga Translated from the Icelandic by Press, Muriel A.C.
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