Half-breed

(-bred.) (Ethnol.) In America, a term significatory of a person who is of mixed Indian and white parentage. -moon. (Fort.) An outwork composed of 2 faces, forming a salient angle whose gorge is in the form of a crescent or half-moon. (-pā.) (Mil.) In many European countries, a reduced rate of pay allowed a naval or military officer who is on the retired list, or not in active service. [s. 435]