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Relict, consort, in-law and other family words that changed meaning.

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An ambrotype in an ornate gilt and black case frame of a Union soldier seated with his wife, with their two young daughters standing beside them
A Union soldier of the U.S. Colored Troops with his wife and two daughters, 1863 to 1865. The Library of Congress lists him as unidentified.Unknown photographer (Library of Congress), Public domain
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BBase-bornIllegitimate; also of lowly birthBBoarderPaying lodger, not familyBBrotherSibling, brother-in-law or church brotherBBrother-germanFull brother (same mother and father)BBrother-in-lawSpouse's brother, or sister's husband
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CConsortHusband or wife (spouse)CCousinUncle's child, or in old use any collateral kinCCousin-germanFirst cousin
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DDaughter-in-lawSon's wife
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FFather-in-lawSpouse's father, or in old use a stepfather
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GGoodwifePolite title for an ordinary woman (Goody)GGuardianPerson legally responsible for a minor
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HHalf-brotherBrother sharing only one parentHHis heirsLegal formula for full ownership, not a name list
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IIn-lawRelative by marriage (old use: step-parent)IInfantLegal word for anyone under ageIInmateResident of a house or institution
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JJuniorYounger of two men with the same name
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KKinsmanMale relative, exact link unstated
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LLate wifeWife who has died
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MMinorPerson under the age of legal adulthoodMMother-in-lawSpouse's mother, or in old use a stepmotherMMrs.Title of a woman of standing (old: not only wives)
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NNatural childChild of unmarried parents (polite word)NNephewBrother's or sister's son, or old use a grandsonNNext friendPerson suing on behalf of a minor
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OOrphanChild who lost a father or both parents
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RRelictWidow or widower (surviving spouse)RReputed fatherMan named as father of a child born outside marriage
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SSeniorOlder of two men with the same nameSSisterFemale sibling or church sisterSSister-in-lawSpouse's sister, or brother's wifeSSon-in-lawDaughter's husbandSSpinsterUnmarried woman (legal description)SStepbrotherStepparent's son, no shared parentSStepmotherFather's later wife
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WWardPerson under a court-appointed guardian