abandoned child (9)
'abandoned child' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for waif that I've seen before include "Foundling" , "poor child" , "Ragamuffin" , "Neglected, homeless child" , "Neglected or orphaned child" .)
'abandoned child' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for foundling that I've seen before include "Abandoned infant" , "abandoned child" , "Child left" , "Abandoned baby" , "Deserted child" .)