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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   With regard to the Sleeping Beauty problem: one who argues that the probability of heads is 1/2.
2. 2
   One who possesses or gives half only; one who shares. obsolete

   "ſuch Halfers in opinions"

3. 3
   A gelded male fallow deer. obsolete

   "Bucks , when cut , called Halfers"

Example

More examples

"Bucks , when cut , called Halfers"

Etymology

From half + -er.

Related phrases

fallow deer

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