halfer

noun — 3 senses

halfer

noun

Etymology From half + -er.

1

With regard to the Sleeping Beauty problem: one who argues that the probability of heads is 1/2.

Decision theory

2

Obsolete One who possesses or gives half only; one who shares.

  • ſuch Halfers in opinions1625, Richard Montagu, Appello Caesarem: a just Appeale from two unjust Informers:
3

Obsolete A gelded male fallow deer.

  • Bucks , when cut , called Halfers1814, Samuel Pegge, Anonymian:

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