foundling

Meanings

• noun

  A baby who has been abandoned and left to be raised by others, often by charitable organizations or institutions.

  - "The foundling was taken in by the kind-hearted nun and raised as her own."
  - "Despite his difficult start in life as a foundling, he went on to become a successful businessman."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with foundling
binding , finding , grinding , kindling , mingling

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Variants

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foundling , foundlings

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Etymology

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From Old English funden 'to find' + ling 'linguistic infant'.

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Trivia

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1. In medieval Europe, foundlings were often taken in by monasteries or convents and raised as part of the monastic community.

2. In some cases, foundlings were adopted by wealthy families and raised as servants or even as members of the family.

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Related Concepts

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1. abandoned child: A child who has been left without parental care or support.

2. orphan: A person who has lost both parents.

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Culture

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In literature, foundlings are common characters in novels, particularly those dealing with themes of abandonment, adoption, and charity. They have also been used as symbols of hope and resilience.

How to Memorize "foundling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a baby left in a basket at the doorstep of a charitable institution, being taken in and raised by caring people.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'foundling' with the image of a baby being given a new chance at life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym FINDLING: 'Forgotten Infant Needs Love and Guidance'.

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