father-in-law

noun
/ˈfɑːðəɹɪnˌlɔː/

Etymology

From Middle English fader in lawe, fadyr-in-lay, fader yn lawe, equivalent to father + -in-law.

  1. derived from fader in lawe

Definitions

  1. One's spouse's father.

  2. A stepfather.

    • `Yes,` replied Snawley. `The fact is, I am not their father, Mr Squeers. I'm only their father-in-law.`

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