Orphan (noun)

1. A child whose parents are dead.
2. Something that is without a natural or legal guardian.

Origin:

The word "orphan" comes from the greek word "orphanos" which means "fatherless" or "bereft". it was first used in english in the early 1400s.

Examples:

1. The orphan was taken in by a kind-hearted couple who gave him a home.
2. The orphanage was overcrowded with children who had lost their parents.
3. The orphan was left alone after his parents died in the accident.
4. The orphaned puppy was taken to the animal shelter where it was eventually adopted.
5. The orphaned project was taken over by another team when the original team leader left.