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in-law

noun
/ˈɪn.lɔː/UK/ˈɪn.lɔ/US/ˈɪn.lɑ/

Etymology

Back-formation from -in-law.

Definitions

  1. A relative by marriage (or through affinity).

    • Louie: 'Neither boiling nor baking can diminish this creature's overpowering musky scent. Only suitable for serving to unpleasant in-laws.'

  2. Sometimes specifically a parent-in-law of one's child, for which the dedicated terms…

    Sometimes specifically a parent-in-law of one's child, for which the dedicated terms co-mother-in-law, co-father-in-law are rare.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA