Meaning Of The Word Waif

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waif
countable noun: If you refer to a child or young woman as a waif, you mean that they are very thin and look as if they have nowhere to live.

waif in American English
anything found by chance that is without an owner
noun: a person, esp. a child, who has no home or friends

waif in British English
noun: a person, esp a child, who is homeless, friendless, or neglected

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