a foundling is a child who was found
this used to be a common occurrence in europe in the 17th -19th centuries when a woman - possibly unmarried or widowed - was unable to provide for her child
she would leave the child on a doorstop or in an entrance in the hope that the child would be found and cared for
2006-08-02 00:50:24
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answered by Ivanhoe Fats 6
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the term of foundling is: playing with yourself or someone's elses stuff. Massaging or also how it is used in a sentence. In mens health section most likely playing or massaging ones self.
2006-08-02 07:51:25
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answered by Anonymous
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an abandoned child, left on the doorstep of an orphanage, police station, ect,\. Not commonly used now, but in pre victorian times, it was used. Usually used in Europe
2006-08-02 07:50:46
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answered by Anonymous
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Orphan, waif, Stray
2006-08-02 07:52:32
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answered by ckm1975 2
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a young child that has been abandoned by its parents and is discovered and cared for by others
2006-08-02 07:53:17
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answered by keep smiling... 2
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It means orphan.
2006-08-02 07:51:18
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answered by marie 7
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found·ling (found'lÄng)
n.
A deserted or abandoned child of unknown parentage.
2006-08-02 07:50:41
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answered by Anonymous
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