stər noun
1.
the act of fostering or rearing another's child as one's own.
2.
the condition of being a foster child.
3.
an act of promoting or encouraging: The board will undertake the fosterage of our new project.
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| —n | |
| 1. | the act of caring for or bringing up a foster child |
| 2. | the condition or state of being a foster child |
| 3. | the act of encouraging or promoting |
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