big sister


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big sister

n.
1. An older sister.
2. A woman who assumes the role of an older sister, as by providing guidance or protection.
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Noun1.big sister - an older sisterbig sister - an older sister      
sis, sister - a female person who has the same parents as another person; "my sister married a musician"
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The business-like air with which two of them will join hands and proceed due east at a break-neck toddle, while an excitable big sister is roaring for them to follow her in a westerly direction, is most amusing--except, perhaps, for the big sister.
Of my big sister Therese, six, ten years older than myself perhaps?
But Ruby Gillis knows a great deal about such matters because she has so many big sisters, and Mrs.
"I think Honor is excited about becoming a big sister. She's getting into this stage now where she gets to do big kid stuff - and we try to make a big deal out of these little things," the Daily Star quoted her as saying
HAPPY FAMILY Kayla gets a cuddle from big sister Keira
George is the king of imitation and thinks the only way to clean the mis to stand on as tool or, ifhe's feeling adventurous, the loo, just like big sister does.
My friend is very upset and not talking to me because she says it must have been me because, apart from her big sister, I am the only one who knew.
Pegeder says she's enjoyed "everything" she and Ochoco have done together, and will "probably feel lonely" if her Big Sister - who is looking for a teaching job - moves from the Eugene area.
Big Sister is being produced by the Warwickshire County Music Theatre Company, a joint initiative by the county council education department's music service and arts zone.
"I'm the big sister and I always take care of Serena.
Your big sister got away with stealing your sweets when you were children, so she'll be mightily put out once you start to blossom.
"We are thrilled to partner with Dallas United Crew for the opportunity to learn about the unique sport of rowing," said Michael O'Teter, Chief Program Officer for Big Brother Big Sister Lone Star.