orphandom en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English orphan Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *dʰóh₁mos Proto-Germanic *dōmaz Proto-Germanic *-dōmaz Proto-West Germanic *-dōm Old English -dōm Middle English -dom English -dom English orphandom From orphan + -dom.
Meanings
- The state of being an orphan.
- The losing of both parents through their death.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| orphandoms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |