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6 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Waif' in a Sentence

"A person, particularly a child, without a home or friends." more

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I found a waif's drawing hidden in the attic.
The kind teacher offered a warm blanket to the waif sitting alone in the park.
The compassionate villagers built a small shelter for the waif children who had lost their homes.
In the fairy tale, Cinderella was portrayed as a waif before her magical transformation.
At the animal shelter, we adopted a waif kitten who had no family to care for her.
During the storm, the sailors rescued a waif puppy floating on a piece of driftwood.

Waif

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nounA person, particularly a child, without a home or friends.

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Last Updated On: May 17, 2024
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