Associations to the word «Foundling»
Noun
Wiktionary
FOUNDLING, noun. An abandoned child, left by its parent(s), often a baby left at a convent or similar safe place.
FOUNDLING WHEEL, noun. A revolving crib set in the wall of a church or convent, allowing an abandoned baby to be left anonymously and safely.
Dictionary definition
FOUNDLING, noun. A child who has been abandoned and whose parents are unknown.
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