Genealogy/heraldry: (of a family name or male line) to become extinct because a family produces only daughters who, on marrying, take their husband's surnames.
When a family name disappears because the family only had daughters, not sons to carry on the name.
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(Genealogy) Of a family surname or male line: to become extinct because the family produces only female heirs who adopt their husbands' names upon marriage.
"The ancient barony daughtered out in 1847 when the last male heir died without sons."
To go out (become extinct) through daughters.
When a family name disappears because the family only had daughters, not sons to carry on the name.
A highly specialised term from genealogy and heraldry. Refers specifically to the extinction of a patrilineal surname because no male heirs survive. More common in British genealogical and historical writing. Rarely encountered outside specialist contexts.
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