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half brother

noun

: a brother with the same father but a different mother or the same mother but a different father

Full Definition of HALF BROTHER

:  a brother related through one parent only
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First Known Use of HALF BROTHER

14th century
HALF BROTHER Defined for Kids

half brother

noun

Definition of HALF BROTHER for Kids

:  a brother by one parent only

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