waif and stray's Usage Examples:

herself into any worthy cause, and opens her house to every passing waif and stray.

Henry IV gave them the twice-yearly right of frankpledge, the right of waif and stray and the return of briefs and writs which gave the priory a steady income.

and conditions then and in that event toll and team true and correct waif and stray ways and means will and testament arbitrary, capricious and unreasonable.

This included waif and stray (the right to unclaimed goods and cattle), treasure trove, the goods.

After fuming about Rodney bringing another "waif and stray" home, Del Boy considers what can be done with Anna"s unwanted baby.

Synonyms:

drunk,

Antonyms:

sober, nondrinker,