fosterage
noun
fos·ter·age ˈfȯ-stə-rij 
ˈfä-
1
: the act of fostering
2
: a custom once prevalent in Ireland, Wales, and Scotland of entrusting one's child to foster parents to be brought up
Word History
First Known Use
1614, in the meaning defined at sense 1
fosterage
noun
as in endowment
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- endowment
- funding
- assistance
- encouragement
- subsidy
- financing
- aid
- sponsorship
- patronage
- bankrolling
- aegis
- auspice
- help
- egis
- backing