waif
weɪf-
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waif
a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned "street children beg or steal in order to survive"
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Waif
A wanderer; a castaway; a stray; a homeless child. "A waif Desirous to return, and not received." -
Waif
(Eng. Law) Goods found of which the owner is not known; originally, such goods as a pursued thief threw away to prevent being apprehended, which belonged to the king unless the owner made pursuit of the felon, took him, and brought him to justice. -
Waif
Hence, anything found, or without an owner; that which comes along, as it were, by chance. "Rolling in his mind old waifs of rhyme."
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waif
Anything blown by the wind or drifted in by the ocean; a thing tossed abroad and abandoned; a stray or odd piece or article. -
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waif
In law: Goods found of which the owner is not known. -
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waif
Such goods as a thief, when pursued, throws away to prevent being apprehended. -
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A wanderer; one who is lost; a neglected, homeless wretch: applied also to beasts. -
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Same as weft or waft. -
waif
Vagabond; worthless; ignoble; inferior. Also waff.
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wāf a stray article: anything found astray without an owner: a worthless wanderer -
(adj)
Waif
vagabond, worthless
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary OF. waif, gaif, as adj., lost, unclaimed, chose gaive, a waif, LL. wayfium, res vaivae,; of Scand. origin. See Waive
In the 1936 film "Pennies From Heaven," Edith Fellows played her most famous role, Patsy, a waif befriended by Bing Crosby. nytimes.com
Photographs prove Marilyn Monroe could be a glamour queen on the order of Marlene Dietrich, or a lost waif who resembled Shirley Temple. latimes.com
Hannah O'Daniel shows off a fancy coat as waifs snatch her purse, hat, scarf, and jewelry during a song from the musical "Oliver" at the school's annual Spring Concert on May 7. skagwaynews.com
Waif-like girls with long hair, wearing thigh-high athletic-striped socks…and not much else. blog.timesunion.com
Alleged FCC violations could imperil the future of WAIF Community Radio. citybeat.com
Even as a kid growing up in the Yuba City farmworkers camp known as the Richland Housing Center, Waif Mullins knew he had a gift and a passion for art. appeal-democrat.com
It's time for a new WAIF animal shelter / LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. hidbeyexaminer.com
And the good news is that the new WAIF animal shelter is, at last, well on its way to becoming a reality. hidbeyexaminer.com
The event raised $100,000 and honored WAIF 's 20th year of dedicated work for Whidbey Island's homeless animals. southwhidbeyrecord.com
Those funds will provide additional resources for extraordinary care, and will help support and expand WAIF 's Crisis Care and Prevent-A-Litter spay and neuter programs. southwhidbeyrecord.com
We are writing to honor someone who has been pivotal in accomplishing WAIF 's move into our newly located Thrift Store and Cat Adoption Center in Oak Harbor. hidbeynewstimes.com
WAIF 's lawyer, Mark Theune, objects to Adam Karp's request for the judge to issue a stay. hidbeynewstimes.com
Following Churchill's decision in WAIF 's favor Friday, Karp asked her to issue a stay, which would bar the animal shelter — again — from euthanizing the dog. hidbeynewstimes.com
WAIF celebrates volunteer efforts. hidbeynewstimes.com
WAIF celebrated 17 years of operation in 2007, and the year proved to be challenging and exciting for the private, nonprofit animal shelter, said Pamela Hill-Keeva, board president. hidbeynewstimes.com
Certainly the child was fortunate, for you have been very kind to the little waif. "'Smiles'" by
One day Charles Loring Brace came to him for financial assistance in establishing homes for the little waifs of the city. "American Boy's Life of Theodore Roosevelt" by
I was becoming impatient, when I perceived a sudden waif of light far out upon the plain. "The War Trail" by
Glory be, that I am still here to make comfortable for the waif on my doorstep. "The Best Short Stories of 1919" by
But disguised as a poor waif, I seek a hiding-place from my tormentors. "Marjorie's Busy Days" by
In a few days Shiloh was up, but the mere shadow of a little waif, following the old man around the place. "The Bishop of Cottontown" by
Was this little alien waif to be made a catspaw for her revenge? "Flamsted quarries" by
Here were two waifs needing love and care. "The Lilac Lady" by
Then she had been a social waif, received on sufferance. "Jewel Weed" by
How strange that this one man, the most despised and miserable, should be the only one to reach a hand to help these little waifs of the woods! "Shadows of Shasta" by
Sea saps it, winds blow apart,
Sick and adrift and afloat,
The barren waif of a heart.
Thee, open-handed!
Stalwart shall shield thee,
Thee, worth their best blood,
Waif of the West!
Like waifs their spirits grope
For the pools of Hebron again—
For Lebanon's summer slope.
Away, away from surge and shore;
A waif upon the wave I ride,
Without a rudder or an oar.
The waifs of life is flinging;
Oh, nevermore shall heart to heart
Draw nearer for that singing!
Fed by the poorest of the poor;
Since I have seen that child alone,
Crying against a bolted door.