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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

foundling

/faʊndlɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does foundling mean?

noun

A child abandoned at birth or shortly after, often left at a church or other public place. A person who is found or discovered, especially in a state of poverty or abandonment.

Example

"The foundling was taken in by a kind-hearted woman who raised her as her own."

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