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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

foundlings

/fɑʊndlɪŋz/ noun · British & US
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What does foundlings mean?

noun

Children abandoned at birth or shortly after, often left at a church or other public place for others to find and care for. In literature, a person who is self-taught or untrained.

Example

"The charity helped many foundlings in the city, providing them with food and shelter."

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