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abandons

Abandons (noun) means Children who have been abandoned by their parents or guardians; foundlings. Example: “The orphanage cared for abandons left at its gates over the decades.”

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Children who have been abandoned by their parents or guardians; foundlings.
"The orphanage cared for abandons left at its gates over the decades."

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In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned plural noun referring to abandoned children.

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What does “abandons” mean?

The word “abandons” means children who have been abandoned by their parents or guardians; foundlings. In plain terms, an old-fashioned plural noun referring to abandoned children.

How do you use “abandons” in a sentence?

Here is “abandons” used in a sentence: “The orphanage cared for abandons left at its gates over the decades.”

What part of speech is “abandons”?

“Abandons” is a noun.

What is the meaning of abandons?

"abandons" (noun) means children who have been abandoned by their parents or guardians; foundlings.

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