waifs

Noun

A person, especially a child, who has no home or friends.

ریشه

From Anglo-Norman 'waif', from a Scandinavian source akin to Old Norse 'veif' a waving thing, flag.

مثال

• The charity cares for waifs and strays.
• She looked like a little waif in her oversized clothes.
• The city streets are often home to waifs and strays.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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