English · Phrasal verb Attested

daughter out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To expire due to having only females surviving the death of the last male in a line. (of a surname or of heritable property in a patrilineal naming or inheritance system)

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Family

Common questions

What does “daughter out” mean?

To expire due to having only females surviving the death of the last male in a line. (of a surname or of heritable property in a patrilineal naming or inheritance system)

Is “daughter out” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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