daughter-in-law

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The wife of one's child.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)ɪnˌlɔː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-PerfectSoundWhatever-daughter-in-law.wav

Word forms

daughter-in-law daughters-in-law daughter-in-laws

Etymology

From Middle English doghter in lawe; equivalent to daughter + -in-law.

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