waif in Swedish
waif in Swedish is herrelöst gods, föräldralöst barn — waif means a person, especially a child, who is thin, pale and homeless or uncared for.
waif in Swedish
herrelöst gods
(Britain, law, archaic) An article of movable property which has been found, and of which the owner is not known, such as goods washed up on a beach or thrown away by an absconding thief; such items belong to the Crown, which may grant the right of ownership to them to a lord of a manor.
föräldralöst barn
A person (especially a child) who is homeless and without means of support; also, a person excluded from society; an outcast.
What does "waif" mean?
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noun A person, especially a child, who is thin, pale and homeless or uncared for.
"The film opens on a waif begging outside the station."
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noun A woman or girl who is strikingly slight and fragile-looking, especially as a fashion look.
"The nineties made a fashion icon of the waif."
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waif in a sentence
- The film opens on a waif begging outside the station.
- She took in the waifs and strays of the neighbourhood, cats included.
- The nineties made a fashion icon of the waif.
- With her cropped hair and huge coat she had a deliberate waif look.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "waif" in Swedish?
"waif" in Swedish is herrelöst gods, föräldralöst barn. waif means: A person, especially a child, who is thin, pale and homeless or uncared for.
How do you use "waif" in a sentence?
Example: "The film opens on a waif begging outside the station." In Swedish, "waif" is herrelöst gods, föräldralöst barn.
Are there other ways to say "waif" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "waif": herrelöst gods, föräldralöst barn.
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