4 ms·> Well, the Uncle Georges of today are turning into wraiths. Does the author mean waifs?by jgalt212 2y ago> Well, the Uncle Georges of today are turning into wraiths. Does the author mean waifs?hagbard_c 2y agoNo, the word meant is wraith which comes down to an insubstantial, ghostly or spectral person.jgalt212 2y agoYep, I see.