sorâtre

French

Etymology

Inherited from Old French sorastre[1]

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /sɔ.ʁatʁ/, /sɔ.ʁɑtʁ/

Noun

sorâtre f (plural sorâtres, masculine frarâtre)

  1. (dated) stepsister (especially an evil one)
    Synonyms: sœurâtre, quasi-sœur
  2. (by extension) bad or uncaring sister

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References
  1. Trésor de la langue française informatisé
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