WAIF, noun Goods found, of which the owner is not known. These were originally such goods as a thief, when pursued, threw away to prevent being apprehended. They belong to the king, unless the owner makes fresh suit of the felon, takes him and brings him to justice.
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Webster's Dictionary 1828
American Dictionary of the English Language, Noah Webster, 1828.