A son is a male offspring; a boy or man in relation to his parents. The female analogue is a daughter.
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Famous quotes containing the word son:
“Give me your blessing; truth will come to light; murder cannot be hid long; a mans son may, but in the end truth will out.”
—William Shakespeare (15641616)
“I think it is better to show love by meeting needs than to keep telling my son that I love him. Right now he is learning to tie his shoes. He is old enough, so even though its hard for him, sometimes I insist. But once in a while when I see hes tired I still do it for him, and I have noticed that while I am tying his shoe, he says, I love you, Mommy. When he says, I love you, I know that he knows that he is loved.”
—Anonymous Parent (20th century)
“Muriel Bedford: It isnt every day that your only son gets married.
Judge Bedford: Hes your son, too, Muriel. I mean its about time you started taking half the blame.”
—Dale Launer (b. 1953)