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dead link

A hyperlink on a website that points to a Web page that has been deleted or moved. Also called an "orphan link," it may also be a temporary condition if the Web server is down. Contrast with live link. See 404 error and link rot.

widow & orphan

A "widow" is the last line of a paragraph that appears alone at the top of the next page, and an "orphan" is the first line of a paragraph that appears alone at the bottom of a page. Default widow and orphan settings are typically configured for two lines in order to prevent isolated single lines.
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What does it mean when you dream about an orphan?

The orphan is a symbol of an unwanted, unloved child, one who is needy, misunderstood, and abused by strict, un-nurturing people who exert merciless control and authority. This symbol may represent childhood memories and fears of being abandoned. The dreamer may be resisting inner needs to be childlike, or be emotionally cold and withdrawn from others who are close to the dreamer.

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Orphan

See also Abandonment.
Adverse, Anthony
finally, at middle age, discovers origins. [Am. Lit.: Anthony Adverse]
Carey, Philip
brought up by stingy uncle and kindly aunt. [Br. Lit.: Of Human Bondage, Magill I, 670–672]
Cass, Eppie
child found and brought up by Silas Marner. [Br. Lit.: Eliot Silas Marner in Benét, 930]
Clickett
the “orfling” from St. Luke’s workhouse; Mrs. Micawber’s maid-of-all-work. [Br. Lit.: David Copperfield]
Cosette
waif indentured to the cruel Thenardiers; saved by the honorable Valjean. [Fr. Lit.: Les Miserables]
Dondi
Italian war baby taken in by Americans. [Comics: Horn, 217]
Finn, Huckleberry
his mother dead; his father dies toward end of novel. [Am. Lit.: Huckleberry Finn]
Little Orphan Annie
feisty waif succored by paternal Daddy Warbucks. [Comics: Horn, 459]
Luck, Thomas
infant adopted by miners when his prostitute mother dies. [Am. Lit.: Bret Harte “The Luck of Roaring Camp” in Magill III, 597]
Pip
Philip Pirrip, orphaned as an infant. [Br. Lit.: Great Expectations]
Twist, Oliver
foundling reared in school of hard knocks. [Br. Lit.: Oliver Twist]
Allusions—Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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He said that since social play comprises a complex context in which signals about intentions need to be communicated, it seems that orphaned chimpanzees have missed out on valuable lessons from their mothers.
Mother chimps help offspring develop social skills
Currently, 33.6 million people are infected with HIV (UNICEF, Children orphaned by AIDS).
The growth of AIDS orphans and policy solutions. (Legislative and Policy Update)
Since orphaned children had lost their families, orphanage administrators and staff tried to create a home-like atmosphere for their children.
For of such is the kingdom of heaven": institutionalizing youth benevolence among Southern Baptists, 1890-1920
This he said while speaking at the distribution ceremony of educational package among orphaned students by Al-Khidmat Foundation, a nongovernmental welfare organization on Sunday here in Khar.
Government making efforts for welfare of orphans
The Social Affairs Ministry is particularly sensitive to marriage proposals to orphaned women from wealthy men, the disabled, elderly or individuals who exhibit signs of mental instability.
Making a difference in orphans' lives
Their ranks included orphaned or abandoned children and the children of poor European, Asian and Hispanic immigrants.
The exploitation of children: past and present
Given prevailing systems of sex stratification and division of labour, one might assume that a widower was usually better able to provide economically for his orphaned children and more able to purchase childcare services which he himself could not provide.
Surviving the loss of the parent in a nineteenth-century Dutch provincial town
The question was: who was responsible for these orphaned zygotes?
Dr. Frankenstein at work (unclaimed frozen embryos)
In 2013, QC launched 'Rofaqa', an orphan care initiative, to provide integrated care to the largest possible number of orphaned children around the globe.
Qatar Charity's multi-service complex for Sudan's orphans nearing completion
Nine outstanding orphaned students were honoured during the celebration for their academic performance.
600 Sudan orphans thank Qatar Charity's largesse
of orphans in Kashmir is 214,000 and 37 percent of them were orphaned by the Indian troops.
37% of 214,000 orphaned by troops in IHK: Report
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