"elder orphan" meaning in All languages combined

See elder orphan on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: elder orphans [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} elder orphan (plural elder orphans)
  1. An elderly man or woman with little or no support from any relatives or any friends.
    Sense id: en-elder_orphan-en-noun-o6e4o-U5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, People

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