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

"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

For know ye, that I am a fosterling of Domna the witch, and she taught me more than ever she taught you.

From King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls by Gilbert, Henry

Ne'er shall the land of Romulus henceforth Look on a fosterling with prouder eye.

From The Æneid of Virgil Translated into English Verse by E. Fairfax Taylor by Taylor, Edward Fairfax

"Victory and a blessing attend thee, O fosterling," replied Fiachu.

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