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stepsister|ˈstɛpsɪstə(r)|
[See step-. Cf. Du. stiefzuster, MHG., mod.G. stiefschwester, Sw. styfsyster, Da. stifsøster.]
A daughter of one's stepfather or stepmother.
c1440Promp. Parv. 474/1 Stepsystyr. 1530Palsgr. 276/1 Step sustre, belle seur. 1828in Webster. 1868[see stepbrother]. 1883M. B. Betham-Edwards Disarmed xxx, Throwing his arms round his step-sister's neck. 1910C. N. & A. M. Williamson Love & Spy i. i. 10 Di and I are only step-sisters. |