English

in-law

/ˈɪn.lɔː/
A relative by marriage (or through affinity).

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    Origin

    Back-formation from -in-law.

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    • derivedEnglish-in-law “Related through marriage.”
      • derivedEnglishmother-in-law “The mother of one's spouse.”
        • inheritedMiddle Englishmoder in lawe

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