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daughter-out-law en · NOUN

Etymology

From daughter + -out-law, by analogy to daughter-in-law.

Meanings

1. The live-in girlfriend of one's child.
   • A very special note of appreciation goes to Rose (Tee) and Dale Heiberger for including me in their crazy family as their daughter-in-law or daughter-out-law as the case may be. 1998, Ardel Marie Thomas, Victorian Monstrosities:
   • I can't be bothered to keep track of her doings, as long as she stays clear of my daughter-out-law and of the baby. 2009, Libby Purves, Shadow Child:
2. The ex-wife of one's child.

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