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fosterling

[ faw-ster-ling, fos-ter- ]

fosterling

/ ˈfɒstəlɪŋ /

noun

  1. a less common word for foster child


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Word History and Origins

Origin of fosterling1

before 1000; Middle English; Old English fōstorling. See foster, -ling 1

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Example Sentences

In this case the owners of the pig were fined eighteen francs for negligence, because the child was their fosterling.

For know ye, that I am a fosterling of Domna the witch, and she taught me more than ever she taught you.

"Victory and a blessing attend thee, O fosterling," replied Fiachu.

Bill and Ling led the nervous mare through the group of pipe-smoking, friendly lumbermen, and Varian hugged his fosterling's son.

Thou hast been sorely treated, Sam, my fosterling, and this warning is so meant that our two deaths will not be far apart.

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