foundling hospital

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noun

an institutional home for foundlings.

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Origin of foundling hospital

First recorded in 1750–60

At St. Barnabas Hospital, Pellerano was listed in stable condition with wounds to his chest and arm.
Shot Down During the NYPD Slowdown|Michael Daly|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
When the father arrived at the hospital, he was told that Andrew Dossi was in surgery, but the wounds were not life-threatening.
Shot Down During the NYPD Slowdown|Michael Daly|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
By the time the ambulance arrived, over 10 minutes later, it was too late—Mills died soon after arriving at the hospital.
Red Tape Is Strangling Good Samaritans|Philip K. Howard|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At Woodhull Hospital, the Bed-Stuy ambulance crew kept doing all they could as they wheeled Ramos into the emergency room.
'Please Don't Die!': The Frantic Battle to Save Murdered Cops|Michael Daly|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Both officers were rushed to Woodhull Hospital where they were pronounced dead.
Alleged Cop Killer Ismaaiyl Brinsley Had a Death Wish|M.L. Nestel|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It is true that the parents so provided think more of the twenty-five francs than they do of the foundling.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
On the night of June the 11th a red-hot cannon-ball set fire to one of the barracks which was used as a hospital.
The Red Year|Louis Tracy
At the pier at "W" were several big lighters filled with wounded who were about to be towed out to Hospital ships.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
One or two priests of that order live in the hospital, and two others, lay brethren, act as nurses.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various
The hospital is in charge of a steward appointed by the governor, and is administered by the Order of St. Francis.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various