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).
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.