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Definition of "waif" []
- A homeless person, especially a forsaken or orphaned child. (noun)
- An abandoned young animal. (noun)
- Something found and unclaimed, as an object cast up by the sea. (noun)
- Nautical See waft. (noun)
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Use "waif" in a sentence
- "The word waif has appeared in 19 New York Times articles in the past year, including this week in Monday's editions in "From Boys to Men," by Guy Trebay:"
- ""I hate to use the word waif, but what else can you call all these skinny young hairless guys?""
- "Learn more about the word "waif" and see usage examples across a range of subjects on the Vocabulary.com dictionary."