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daugh·ter-in-law | \ ˈdȯ-tər-in-ˌlȯ 
, ˈdȯ-tərn- \
, ˈdȯ-tərn- \ plural daughters-in-law\ ˈdȯ-tər-zin-ˌlȯ \
\Definition of daughter-in-law
: the wife of one's son or daughter
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daughter-in-law
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of daughter-in-law
: the wife of your son
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daughter-in-law
noundaugh·ter-in-law | \ ˈdȯ-tər-ən-ˌlȯ \
plural daughters-in-law
Kids Definition of daughter-in-law
: the wife of a person's son
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The first known use of daughter-in-law was in the 14th century
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