Middle English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From suster +‎ -hede.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈsustərhɛːd/, /ˈsistərhɛːd/, /ˈsustərhoːd/

Noun edit

susterhede (uncountable) (rare)

  1. The concept of sisterhood (the state of being a sister)
  2. The state where one possesses a female sibling; having a sister.
  3. A monastic community composed of women.

Descendants edit

  • English: sisterhood (with change in suffix)

References edit