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What does "waif" mean?

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Rebecca

A "waif" refers to someone, especially a child, who is homeless, abandoned or stray. The word "waif" is not frequently used today, and "abandoned" or "homeless" are more common to use. Ex: The young waif was sitting on the street. Ex: They take in waifs and give them homes.

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