fosterage

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This conjecture is corroborated by the numerous instances in history and in story of fosterage affection proving, when tested, stronger than the natural affection of relatives by birth.

From The Glories of Ireland by Lennox, P. J.

It tainted the blood of all who gave their children into fosterage with Irish women, and penalised the usage of Irish dress and customs.

From The Sunny Side of Ireland How to see it by the Great Southern and Western Railway by Praeger, Robert Lloyd

A child in fosterage was reared and educated suitably for the position it was destined to fill in life.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" by Various

The terms of fosterage seem to vary in different islands.

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 323, July 19, 1828 by Various

The terms of fosterage seem to vary in different islands. 

From Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland by Johnson, Samuel