(plural only, archaic, British slang) Abandoned children; foundlings. / (plural only, archaic, British slang) Prostitutes.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of abandon

plural of abandoner

Able to be abandoned; suitable for abandonment.

plural of abandoning

The state, quality, or condition of abandon; abandonment

plural of abandoned property

(law) Property that is found in such a state as to make it likely that the original owner has intentionally given up all dominion and control over the property, with no intent of returning to or recovering the property.

(nautical, literally) To leave or forsake a ship due to its impending doom. / (by extension) To leave a person or organization when things become difficult.

present participle of abandon ship