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Vinony

in-law

noun

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈɪn.lɔː/ / /ˈɪn.lɔ/ / /ˈɪn.lɑ/

noun

Etymology: Back-formation from -in-law.

  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 co-mother-in-law, co-father-in-law are rare.