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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Foster Brother or Sister.
 
One brought up by the same nurse.   1
   A foster-child is one brought up by those who are not its real parents. (Saxon, fostrian, Danish fostrer, to nurse.)   2
 


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