foundling
English
noun
Definitions
- An abandoned child, left by its parent(s), often a baby left at a convent or similar safe place.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English foundlyng, fyndling affix from English found (establish, discovered, cast metal, melt).
Origin
English
found
Gloss
establish, discovered, cast metal, melt
Concept
Semantic Field
The physical world
Ontological Category
Action/Process