Meanings of poor foundling in English

But a fatality was attached to the poor foundling.

His ancestry, should he ever reveal himself to them, need not blush for the poor foundling.

A poor foundling, placed in the Hospital of Vendome, the illicit offspring of some poor betrayed girl.

Thus by his industry and good conduct did the poor foundling of Sandy Hook rise to a post of distinction.

When the three old men came out, the three brothers from the boat, they clucked, 'Thomas, our poor foundling, our runaway, our little beaten-up friend.