"soulster" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: soulsters [plural]
Etymology: soul + -ster Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|soul|ster}} soul + -ster Head templates: {{en-noun}} soulster (plural soulsters)
  1. (informal) A performer of soul music. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Musicians Related terms: soulstress

Inflected forms

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