"raised by wolves" meaning in English

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Phrase

Audio: En-au-raised by wolves.ogg
Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=raised by wolves}} raised by wolves
  1. Uncivilized, unmannered. Synonyms: born in a barn, raised in a barn

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