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Step Relatives Are a 'Step' Above
Q: I'm curious about the origin of "step" in "stepfather," "stepson," et al. -- M.J.D., Baton Rouge, La.
A: Me too. I always assumed that such relatives are so-called because they're one "step" away from being actual fathers, sons, etc., or because they've "stepped" into a family.
In fact, the "step" in "stepfather" stems from a completely ...Read more







