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sisterhood [ˈsɪstəˌhʊd] n 1. the state of being related as a sister or sisters 2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a religious body or society of sisters, esp a community, order, or congregation of nuns 3. (Sociology) the bond between women who support the Women's Movement Sisterhood an association of women, or things which are considered to be feminine. Examples: sisterhood of canting females, 1718; of churches, 1883; of Holy nuns, 1687; of planets (seven) 1827.
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Translations sisterhood [ˈsɪstərhʊd] n → sororité f sister-in-law [ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː] n → belle-sœur f sisterhood [ˈsɪstəˌhʊd] n (gen) → sorellanza (Rel) → congregazione f di suore sisterhood [ˈsɪstəˌhʊd] n (gen) → sorellanza (Rel) → congregazione f di suore How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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, a sort of cassock, were recognizable as attached to some devout sisterhood. Other letters were written for me by my valued fellow-workers, the sisterhood at the Mothers'-Small-Clothes. How can I describe that except by saying that instead of growing used to them--and it's a marvel for a governess: I call the sisterhood to witness |
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