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1912, chapter 1, in Baseball Joe on the School Nine, Stratemeyer Syndicate:
"Yes, let 'Sister' Davis have a whack at it too," urged George Bland. Tom Davis, who was Joe Matson's particular chum, was designated "Sister" because, in an incautious moment, when first coming to Excelsior Hall, he had shown a picture of his very pretty sister, Mabel.
To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty — with to or for; to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.
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