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stepchild
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
(plural stepchildren)
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English stēopcild orphan, from stēop- step- + cild child — more at child
1. : a child of one's wife or husband by a former marriage
2. : one that fails to receive proper care or attention
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