waifs and strays

waifs and strays
waifs and strays plural noun
Homeless, destitute people
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Main Entry:waif

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waifs and strays british phrase
children or animals that do not have homes
Thesaurus: homeless and homelessnesshyponym towns, cities and villageshyponym
Main entry: waif

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waifs and strays
Brit : people or animals that do not have a home
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Main Entry:waif

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