One who works only half the usual time, especially (historical) a pupil in an elementary school allowed to be absent half the school-day at some employment.

(art) An intermediate tint.

Half of a working day set aside for recreation on a special occasion.

plural of half-tint

plural of half-timbering

Of a style of jackets, sweaters, etc.: having a zip fastener from the collar to halfway down the garment.

(obsolete) A salmon in its fifth year of growth.

(fantasy) Of half or partial elf heritage or descent

plural of half-plane

A mourning costume less than deep or full mourning, worn somewhat later after the death.