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orphanotrophy

noun

Etymology

From Latin orphanō̆trophīa (cf. orphanō̆trophīum, from Ancient Greek ὀρφανοτροφεῖον (orphanotropheîon)), from Ancient Greek ὀρφᾰνός (orphănós, “orphan”) + τροφή (trophḗ, “nourishment, food; nurture, rearing, upbringing”). By surface analysis, orphan + -o- + -trophy.

  1. derived from ὀρφᾰνός — “orphan”
  2. borrowed from orphanō̆trophīa

Definitions

  1. A hospital for orphans.

    • A Memorial concerning the erecting, in the City of London, or the Suburbs thereof, an Orphanotrophy, or Hospital for the Reception of Poor cast-off Children

  2. The act of supporting orphans.

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