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b) The family role (responsibilities and behavioural standards) of a stepchild.
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Stepchild — may refer to: *a stepchild, the daughter or son in a stepfamily * Stepchild, a song by Solomon Burke from his 2002 album Don t Give Up On Me … Wikipedia
stepchild — n. A natural child of one’s spouse from a previous marriage or liaison. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell. 2008. stepchild A child born to or legally … Law dictionary
Stepchild — Step child , n. [AS. ste[ o]pcild.] 1. A bereaved child; one who has lost father or mother. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 2. A son or daughter of one s wife or husband by a former marriage. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
stepchild — ► NOUN ▪ a child of one s husband or wife by a previous marriage … English terms dictionary
stepchild — [step′chīld΄] n. pl. stepchildren [step′chil΄drən] [ME < OE steopcild: see STEP & CHILD] 1. a child that one s husband or wife had by a former marriage 2. someone or something regarded as unpopular, neglected, etc … English World dictionary
stepchild — UK [ˈstepˌtʃaɪld] / US noun [countable] Word forms stepchild : singular stepchild plural stepchildren someone s stepchild is the son or daughter of their husband or wife from a previous relationship … English dictionary
stepchild — noun Date: before 12th century 1. one that fails to receive proper care or attention < is no longer a stepchild in the family of nations F. R. Smith > 2. a child of one s wife or husband by a former partner … New Collegiate Dictionary
stepchild — /step chuyld /, n., pl. stepchildren. 1. a child of one s husband or wife by a previous marriage. 2. any person, organization, affiliate, project, etc., that is not properly treated, supported, or appreciated: This agency is the stepchild when… … Universalium
stepchild — step|child [ step,tʃaıld ] noun count someone s stepchild is the son or daughter of their husband or wife from a previous relationship … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
stepchild — [[t]ste̱ptʃaɪld[/t]] stepchildren also step child N COUNT: oft poss N Someone s stepchild is a child that was born to their husband or wife during a previous relationship … English dictionary
