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.