daughter-out-law

English

Etymology

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

Noun

daughter-out-law (plural daughters-out-law)

  1. The live-in girlfriend of one's child.
    • 1998, Ardel Marie Thomas, Victorian Monstrosities:
      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.
    • 2009, Libby Purves, Shadow Child:
      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.
  2. The ex-wife of one's child.
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