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foundling

[ found-ling ]
/ ˈfaʊnd lɪŋ /
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noun

an infant or small child found abandoned; a child without a known parent or guardian.

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Origin of foundling

First recorded in 1250–1300, foundling is from the Middle English word found(e)ling. See found1, -ling1

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH foundling

fondling foundling

Words nearby foundling

founder's type, founderous, founders' shares, founding father, founding fathers, foundling, foundling hospital, foundress, foundrous, foundry, foundry proof
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Words related to foundling

castaway, waif

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British Dictionary definitions for foundling

foundling
/ (ˈfaʊndlɪŋ) /

noun

an abandoned infant whose parents are not known

Word Origin for foundling

C13: foundeling; see find
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