Waif

"Waif" in Russian

беспризо́рник

besprizórnik

(person (especially a child) who is homeless and without means of support)

беспризо́рница

besprizórnica

(person (especially a child) who is homeless and without means of support)

нахо́дка

naxódka

(something found, especially if without an owner)

поте́рянная вещь

potérjannaja veščʹ

(something found, especially if without an owner)

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