How To Spell waif?
How to Pronounce waif?
Correct pronunciation for the word "waif" is [wˈe͡ɪf], [wˈeɪf], [w_ˈeɪ_f].
Definition of waif
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Goods found, of which the owner is not known; anything found without an owner; stolen goods waived or scattered by a thief in his flight; one who wanders about and has no home.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
What are the misspellings for waif?
What is the adjective for waif?
The adjective form of the word "waif" is "waifish".
Usage over time for waif:
This graph shows how "waif" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of waif?
The plural of the "waif" can be the "waifs".
What is the singular form of waif?
The singular of the "waif" can be the "waif".
Synonyms for Waif:
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n.
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- derelict ,
- flotsam ,
- down-and-out ,
- bag lady ,
- gypsy .
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- cherub ,
- child prodigy ,
- adolescent ,
- bairn .