stepdaughter
[step-daw-ter]
- a daughter of one's husband or wife by a previous marriage.
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Origin of stepdaughter
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Examples from the Web for stepdaughter
Contemporary Examples
Then, the production company said the show needed more girls, and Dina suggested her daughter and stepdaughter.
His wife is descended from King Charles II and is the stepdaughter of an Astor.
The highly educated daughter of a senator running for president, stepdaughter of an heiress, aspiring film director.
Never mind that Smith learned her family values as the stepdaughter of a prominent Christian Coalition Republican.
Mellas believes his stepdaughter is the victim of a botched police investigation.
Historical Examples
More's second daughter was Elizabeth; Alice was the name of his stepdaughter.
Erasmus and the Age of ReformationJohan Huizinga
In one of the Skazkas a stepdaughter is assisted by her cow.
Russian Fairy TalesW. R. S. Ralston
Failing its completion the money is to revert to his stepdaughter.
WerwolvesElliott O'Donnell
Not that the Lady Alianora was unkind to her stepdaughter: that is, not actively unkind.
The Well in the DesertEmily Sarah Holt
He knew that his stepdaughter was very nearly as limited as the boy.
Play the Game!Ruth Comfort Mitchell
stepdaughter
- a daughter of one's husband or wife by a former union
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