Monday, November 03, 2008

Daughter

"DAUGHTER, n.
1. The female offspring of a man or woman; a female child of any age.
2. A daughter in law; a son's wife. Ruth iii.
3. A woman; plu.female inhabitants. Dina went out to see the daughters of the land. Gen. xxxiv.
4. A female descendant; lineage of females. Luke i.
5. The female penitent of a confessor
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This word is used in scripture for the inhabitants of a city or country, male and female. Is. xvi. 2 Matt. xxi. Also as a term of affection or kindness.
Daughter,be of good comfort. Matt. ix."
American Dictionary of the English Language. Noah Webster. 1828.)

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