fosterage

English

noun
Definitions
  • The act of fostering another's child as if it were one's own.
  • The act of caring for another human being or animal.
  • The condition of being the foster child.
  • The act of promoting or encouraging something.

Etymology

Suffix from English foster.

Origin

English

foster

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