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waif

1. waif \'wa-f\ n [ME, fr. ONF, adj., lost, unclaimed] 1a: a piece of 
   property found (as washed up by the sea) but unclaimed  pl  1b: stolen 
   goods thrown away by a thief in flight  2a: something found without an 
   owner and esp. by chance  2b: a stray person or animal; esp : a homeless 
   child 
2. waif n : WAFT