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† orphaˈnotrophism Obs. rare—1.
[f. Gr. ὀρϕανοτρόϕ-ος bringing up orphans (-τρόϕος feeding) + -ism.]
The support and rearing of orphans. So † orphaˈnotrophy [ad. L. orphanotrophīum, a. Gr. ὀρϕανοτροϕεῖον], a hospital or asylum for orphans.
1711C. Mather (title) Orphanotrophism; or, Orphans well provided for. 1727Bailey vol. II, Orphanotrophy. 1730–6― (folio). Hence in Johnson, etc. 17..(title) A Memorial concerning the Erecting an Orphanotrophy or Hospital for the Reception of Poor Cast-off Children or Foundlings. |