What is the Latin word for foundling?

The usual Latin words for “foundling” are expōnō, is. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

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“foundling” in Latin

expōnōto make conspicuous, to put something where everyone may see it: to expose, exhibit, display, set out; to set forth; to isthis or that man, woman or thing; he, she, it, they (previously introduced); this or that [man, woman or thing] (as a no

Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864

foundling

infans expositus. Foundlings, qui libere nati, expositi, deinde sublati a quibusdam et educati sunt, ii, quos θρεπτούς vocant.

Quick answer

What is the Latin word for foundling?: The usual Latin words for “foundling” are expōnō, is. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.