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MWdaughter-in-law

daughter-in-law

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daugh​ter-in-law
noun
daugh·​ter-in-law
ˈdȯ-tər-in-ˌlȯ ˈdȯ-tərn-
plural daugh​ters-in-law ˈdȯ-tər-zin-ˌlȯ

Definition

  • the wife of one's son or daughter
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above

daugh​ter-in-law
noun
daugh·​ter-in-law
ˈdȯ-tər-in-ˌlȯ ˈdȯ-tərn-
plural daugh​ters-in-law ˈdȯ-tər-zin-ˌlȯ

Definition

  • the wife of one's son or daughter
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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