: a relative by marriage

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This was many years ago and my wife and I are blessed with five healthy children, three wonderful daughters in-law, and many grandchildren. Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025 That's Becky's daughter in-law, Dana Nichols, who is married to her son, Ben. Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025 Peter Nicolas, an endowed chair-in-law at the University of Washington, is at a bit of a loss. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025 Moore’s in-law’s home was one of the many affected by the fires. Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in-law

Word History

Etymology

mother-in-law, etc.

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in-law was in 1894

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“In-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-law. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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in-law

noun
ˈin-ˌlȯ
: a relative by marriage

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