In medieval Europe, a new form of infant abandonment was introduced, in which an infant or very young child was permanently "donated" to a monastery. This practice was known as

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Oblation refers to the practice of offering a child to a monastery or convent, where the child would often be raised to become a monk or nun. This was a common practice in medieval Europe for families who could not care for their child or wanted to ensure them a religious life.

In Medieval Europe, a New Form of Infant Abandonment Was