Advertisement
Advertisement
foster sister
noun
- a girl brought up with another child of different parents.
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of foster sister1
First recorded in 1640–50
Discover More
Example Sentences
Some have additional gifts: Edward's foster sister sees the future; Edward reads thoughts.
From The Daily Beast
When I had washed my foster-sister's feet I took a besom and began to sweep the floor of the house.
From Project Gutenberg
In a few weeks my foster-sister was taken into the house, and placed under the tuition of my governess.
From Project Gutenberg
After nearly two centuries, the gloomy prophecy of the foster sister of our ancestor Schanvoch has been verified.
From Project Gutenberg
The history of astrology, which was the foster-sister of astronomy, goes back to the early days of the human race.
From Project Gutenberg
Miss Muriel Eden, my foster-sister; the dearest friend I have in the world—except you, sweetheart.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse