warphan

An orphan whose parents died due to war, especially in 20th-century China.

Noun

  1. An orphan whose parents died due to war, especially in 20th-century China.
    • In addition, the following organizations act as the Association's agencies in caring for warphans. - 1937, China Handbook, page 733:
    • 2½ cents per meal will support a warphan and also provide educational and vocational training. - 1940, Federal Council Bulletin, volumes 23-25:
    • A WARPHAN COMES OF AGE - 1944, China Magazine, volumes 12-13, page 26:

Origin

Blend of war orphan.

Forms

warphans