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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.

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  1. 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.
  2. n. an offensive term for the offspring of parents of different racial groups or cultures
  3. 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.
  4. One born of a European parent on the one side, and of a Hindooor Mohammedan on the other. Also adjective; as, half-caste parents.
  5. n. an offensive term for the offspring of parents of different races or cultures