Orphan
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
A minor or infant who has lost both of his or her parents. g Sometimes the term is applied to such a person who has lost only one of his or her parents.
3 Mer. 48; 2 Sim. & Stu. 93.