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Orphan

Orphan, a fatherless child or minor, or one deprived of both father and mother. The Lord Chancellor is the general guardian of all orphans and minors throughout the realm. See GUARDIANSHIP; WARD OF COURT. … leaving such orphans are to exhibit inventories of the estate of the deceased, and give security to the Chamberlain for the orphan's part or share. Consult Williams on Executors.