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half-sister n
the daughter of either of one's parents by another partner ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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She was evidently my sister, or half-sister, rather. Sir Pitt had an unmarried half-sister who inherited her mother's large fortune, and though the Baronet proposed to borrow this money of her on mortgage, Miss Crawley declined the offer, and preferred the security of the funds. Lizaveta was younger than the old woman and was her half-sister, being the child of a different mother. |
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half-sister - a sister who has only one parent in common with you