Definition of half-caste Half-caste
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What does half-caste mean?
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| half-caste - an offensive term for the offspring of parents of different races or cultures | ||
| mixed-blood a person whose ancestors belonged to two or more races | ||
| derogation, disparagement, depreciation (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law; "any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed" | ||
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Wiktionary 
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- half-caste (n.)
One born of a European parent on the one side, and of a Hindoo or Mohammedan on the other. Also adjective; as, half-caste parents.
