What is the meaning of the word "Waif"?

• Waif (noun)
English Meaning: A homeless or abandoned person, especially a child, often found in a vulnerable situation. It can also refer to an object or thing that is abandoned or neglected.
Bangla Meaning: গৃহহীন বা পরিত্যক্ত ব্যক্তি

Example Sentence:
- The orphan was left as a waif on the streets, searching for a place to call home.
- The novel’s protagonist was a young waif, struggling to survive in the harsh world.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.