read these lines from beowulf:
often scyld scefing seized mead-benches
from enemy troops, from many a clan;
he terrified warriors, even though first he was found
a waif,
which word best matches the meaning of waif in the sentence?
o a. orphan
o b. person
o c. woman
o d. son

This excerpt comes from Beowulf, it is the opening of the story.

The correct answer is A) Orphan

Explanation:

The word waif is an Old English word for a stray and child.

It has several definitions and uses, but it was mostly used for the orphans. The word helpless further proves that the correct answer is A) Orphan

Note:

In the original text, the first word is written Oft instead of Often.

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