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orphanotrophy
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Orphanotrophy \Or`phan*ot"ro*phy\, n. [L. orphanotrophium, Gr.
?; ? an orphan + ? to feed, bring up.]
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1. A hospital for orphans. [R.] --A. Chalmers.
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2. The act of supporting orphans. [R.]
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