noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being an orphan. rare
2. 2
   The losing of both parents through death. rare
3. 3
   An institution for the care and protection of orphans; an orphanage. rare

Synonyms

All synonyms

orphany

Etymology

From orphan + -ry.

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