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Waif

Parf of speech: Noun, OED Year: 1785, OED Evaluation: N/A

A person who is without home or friends; one who lives uncared-for or without guidance; an outcast from society; an unowned or neglected child.

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Of course she could only, one hand at a time. I looked after her. I called her the little waif
Homeless person