deirfiúr — meaning in English

English meaning

• sister noun A female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.

Senses

deirfiúr is used for these senses in English:

• sister A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
• sister Any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt through the same biological sex, gender or common membership in a community, race, profession, religion, organization, or ism.

sister — full definition

1. noun A female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.
2. noun A woman felt to be closely bonded with another through shared identity, cause, or community.
3. noun (UK) A senior nurse, often in charge of a hospital ward.
4. noun A woman belonging to a religious order; a nun.

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