foundling

Noun

An abandoned child, left by its parent(s), often a baby left at a convent or similar safe place.

Japanese Meaning

捨て子、見捨てられた子供

The nuns wrapped the foundling in a blanket and brought them inside the convent.

修道女たちは捨てられた赤ん坊を毛布で包み、修道院の中へ連れて入った。

Sense（1）

An abandoned child, left by its parent(s), often a baby left at a convent or similar safe place.

1749, Henry Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling.

foundlings

（ plural ）