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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Orphanotrophy \Or`phan*ot"ro*phy\, n. [L. orphanotrophium, Gr. ?; ? an orphan + ? to feed, bring up.] [1913 Webster] 1. A hospital for orphans. [R.] --A. Chalmers. [1913 Webster] 2. The act of supporting orphans. [R.] [1913 Webster]