findelkind

German - English

Definition of findelkind in German English dictionary

foundling

an abandoned child, left by its parent(s), often a baby left at a convent or similar safe place

Moses was a foundling; Jesus Christ was born in a stable; and Mahomet was a mule driver.

{n} a deserted or exposed infant

A deserted or exposed infant; a child found without a parent or owner

{i} infant or child who has been deserted; child of unknown parentage

A foundling is a baby that has been abandoned by its parents, often in a public place, and that has then been found by someone. a baby who has been left by its parents, and is found and looked after by other people

a child who has been abandoned and whose parents are unknown