orphanry

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English

Etymology

From orphan +‎ -ry.

Noun

orphanry (plural orphanries)

  1. (rare) The state of being an orphan.
  2. (rare) The losing of both parents through death.
  3. (rare) An institution for the care and protection of orphans; an orphanage.