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fosterling
[ faw-ster-ling, fos-ter- ]
fosterling
/ ˈfɒstəlɪŋ /
noun
- a less common word for foster child
Word History and Origins
Origin of fosterling1
Example Sentences
"Your father listened, I have no doubt. But in the end, he decided for himself. Bran, will you let me tell you about a dream Jojen dreamed of you and your fosterling brothers?"
"Is that all? Two fosterlings? That's a small enough price to—" "Lord Frey's son Olyvar will be coming with us," she went on.
Men treat thee sorely, Samm my fosterling: Even by death thou warnest—but it is meant That our two deaths will not be far apart.
The monster is the fosterling of Hera in the Homeric hymn, and the bane of flocks and herds.
Thursday morning, being about to make her summer exodus, she cheerfully transferred her fosterling to me.
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