Waifs and Strays
“Waifs” are stolen goods, which have been waived or
abandoned by the thief. “Strays” are domestic animals
which have wandered from their owners and are lost temporarily on
permanently.
Waifs and strays of London streets. The
homeless poor.
Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894 More on Waifs and Strays from Fact Monster:
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