Daughter
Daughter
Daughter (/ˈdɔːtər/) is a term used to describe a female offspring in relation to her parents. The term is derived from the Old English 'dohtor', which in turn originates from the Proto-Germanic '*duhtēr'.
Etymology
The word 'Daughter' comes from the Middle English 'doughter', and further back, the Old English 'dohtor'. This term is believed to have originated from the Proto-Germanic '*duhtēr', which is also the source of the Old Norse 'dóttir', the Old High German 'tohter', and the Gothic 'dauhtar'.
Related Terms
- Parent: A mother or father.
- Sibling: A brother or sister.
- Son: A male offspring.
- Child: A son or daughter.
- Family: A group consisting of parents and their children.
- Mother: A female parent.
- Father: A male parent.
See Also
- Kinship: A system of social relationships that constitute kin in a society, including relationships through both descent and marriage.
- Genealogy: The study of families, family history, and the tracing of their lineages.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Daughter
- Wikipedia's article - Daughter
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