orphanry

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noun

The state of being an orphan.

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orphany
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Meanings

nounorphanry (plural orphanries)

plural orphanries

  1. rareThe state of being an orphan.
  2. rareThe losing of both parents through death.
  3. rareAn institution for the care and protection of orphans; an orphanage.

Synonyms & antonyms

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orphany
Also see
orphany

Origin

From orphan + -ry.

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Cite this entry
APA

orphanry. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/orphanry

MLA

“orphanry.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/orphanry. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “orphanry,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/orphanry.

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