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fosterling
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fosterling [ˈfɒstəlɪŋ]
n
(Law) a less common word for foster child
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Noun1.fosterling - a child who is raised by foster parents
foster child, foster-child
child, kid, minor, nipper, tiddler, youngster, tike, shaver, small fry, nestling, fry, tyke - a young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngster"
foster daughter, foster-daughter - someone who is raised as a daughter although not related by birth
foster son, foster-son - someone who is raised as a son although not related by birth


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