stepdame

English

Etymology

From Middle English stepdame; equivalent to step- +‎ dame.

Noun

stepdame (plural stepdames)

  1. (archaic) A stepmother.

See also

  • Category:English terms prefixed with step-

Anagrams

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From step- +‎ dame.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈstɛpˌdaːm(ə)/, /ˈstɛpˌdam(ə)/

Noun

stepdame (plural stepdames)

  1. stepmother (wife of one's father)
    Synonym: stepmoder

Descendants

  • English: stepdame

References

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