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sistren.

The (female) body of members, especially of a sorority or religious order.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The (female) body of members, especially of a sorority or religious order.

    figuratively · plural · plural-only
Where this word comes from

From Middle English sustren, plural of suster influenced by Old Norse systirin, plural of systir; the Old English plurals (of sweostor) were ġesweostor, ġesweostra, and ġesweostru. Analysable as sister + -en (plural ending).

noun
  1. A close female friend, family member, or comrade.

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Where this word comes from

From Middle English sustren, plural of suster influenced by Old Norse systirin, plural of systir; the Old English plurals (of sweostor) were ġesweostor, ġesweostra, and ġesweostru. Analysable as sister + -en (plural ending).

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