What does the cryptic crossword clue "Boards another's child (7)" mean?

The definition is "child". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STEPS (synonym="STEPS") + ON (synonym="boards (e.g. a train") = STEPSON; definition: "child" The answer is STEPSON.

Boards another's child (7)

Guardian Cryptic #25215 | 27 Across | 2011-01-10 flower

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