waif (Meaning)
waif (n)
a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
waif (n.)
Goods found of which the owner is not known; originally, such goods as a pursued thief threw away to prevent being apprehended, which belonged to the king unless the owner made pursuit of the felon, took him, and brought him to justice.
Hence, anything found, or without an owner; that which comes along, as it were, by chance.
A wanderer; a castaway; a stray; a homeless child.
Synonyms & Antonyms of waif
waif Sentence Examples
- The orphaned waif stood forlornly at the orphanage gate, her eyes filled with longing.
- The thin and frail waif sought refuge in the dilapidated alleyway, shivering as the cold wind bit through her clothes.
- The waif's innocent eyes and ragged appearance tugged at the heartstrings of passersby.
- A cruel stepmother treated her stepdaughter like a waif, denying her food and affection.
- The war-torn city was filled with countless waifs, their lives shattered by conflict.
- A charitable organization dedicated its efforts to providing shelter and education to orphaned waifs.
- The young waif's resilience in the face of adversity inspired hope in those who came across her.
- Some people regarded waifs with pity, while others saw them as a nuisance.
- The waif's dreams of a better life kept her going through the darkest of times.
- The waif's transformation from a street urchin to a successful businesswoman was a testament to the indomitable spirit that resided within her.
FAQs About the word waif
a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphanedGoods found of which the owner is not known; originally, such goods as a pursued thief threw away to prevent
beggar, tramp,dependent, have-not, ragamuffin, derelict, gamine, bohemian, indigent, pauper
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The orphaned waif stood forlornly at the orphanage gate, her eyes filled with longing.
The thin and frail waif sought refuge in the dilapidated alleyway, shivering as the cold wind bit through her clothes.
The waif's innocent eyes and ragged appearance tugged at the heartstrings of passersby.
A cruel stepmother treated her stepdaughter like a waif, denying her food and affection.
