foundling的词源

英文词源

foundling (n.)

"deserted infant," c. 1300, from Middle English founden "found," past participle of finden (see find (v.)) + diminutive suffix -ling. Compare Dutch vondeling, German Findling. Middle English also had finding in this sense (late 14c.).

中文词源

foundling：弃婴

found, 找到。-ling, 小词后缀。用于指弃婴。

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