1. The female offspring of a man or woman; a female child of any age.

2. A daughter in law; a son's wife. Ruth 3.

3. A woman; plu. female inhabitants.

Dinah went out to See daughters of the land.

Gen 34.

4. A female descendant; lineage of females. Luke I.

5. The female penitent of a confessor.

This word is used in scripture for the inhabitants of a city or country, male and female. Is. xvi.2. Mat 21. Also as a term of affection or kindness.

Daughter, be of good comfort. Mat 9.