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waif [weɪf] N

1. waif (very thin female):

waif

prekla f

2. waif (child):

waif

sirota f

3. waif (animal):

waif

potepuška žival f

waifs and strays

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waifs and strays

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English

They have large ears like most waifs, long fingers with webbed skin and feet with the same. en.wikipedia.org

Literary waifs are frequently depicted with a frail appearance, although such physical aspects are not inherent in the term. en.wikipedia.org

In later centuries, the expression waifs and strays came to be used as metaphors for and ultimately became synonymous with abandoned or neglected children. en.wikipedia.org

More than other factors, hunger prompted waifs to steal. en.wikipedia.org

He has been described as compassionate, moral, sensitive and full of integrity; taking in waifs and strays and helping his neighbours whenever possible. en.wikipedia.org

He has agonised over the waifs, the unemployed, the mental patients, scoundrels, fallen women, the rich and comfortable in their wall of privilege. en.wikipedia.org

Unlike many waifs, these creatures are actively carnivorous, and lead beings astray. en.wikipedia.org

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