Orphan
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A child bereaved of both father and mother; sometimes, also, achild who has but one parent living. Orphans' court (Law), a court insome of the States of the Union, having jurisdiction over the estatesand persons of orphans or other wards. Bouvier.
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1.(adj) Lacking in quality;Bad; Not deserving of love and affection.
2. (n.) A child exhibiting these qualities.
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