Översättning
Substantiv
1.hittebarn {ett}

Definitioner

Substantiv

  1. An abandoned child, left by its parent(s), often a baby left at a convent or similar safe place.

Exempel

  • 1749, Henry Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling.
  • In foundling hospitals, and among the children brought up by parish charities, the mortality is still greater than among those of the common people.
  • Moses was a foundling; Jesus Christ was born in a stable; and Mahomet was a mule driver.

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Pluralfoundlings

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