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sissy (n.)
1768, "sister," colloquial extended form of sis (q.v.). Meaning "effeminate man" is recorded by 1873; the adjective in this sense is from 1891. Also in 19c. sometimes a women's or girl's name, short for Cecilia, Priscilla, etc.). Related: Sissiness. Sissy bar is recorded from 1969.
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sis
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sisterhood
sister-in-law
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