brother-in-law

[ bruhth -er-in-law ]

/ ˈbrʌð ər ɪnˌlɔ /

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noun, plural broth·ers-in-law.

the brother of one's husband or wife.

the husband of one's sister.

the husband of one's wife's or husband's sister.

Words nearby brother-in-law

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Origin of brother-in-law

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

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Example sentences from the Web for brother-in-law

In the video, Solange smacks and kicks her brother-in-law while Beyonce DOESN'T EVEN FLINCH.
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Seven days after receiving the letter from Navarro, Abidogun had yet to break the “bad news” to his brother-in-law and his nephew.
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Her mother, brother, and nephew—and her brother-in-law did it, too.
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Then he put his acting career on hold for two years to make a gonzo mockumentary with his brother-in-law, Joaquin Phoenix.
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My brother-in-law suggested that I email a photo to them, and the rest is history.
Celebrating Sikh Style|Soraya Roberts|October 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Jabez Smith acknowledged his identity and received news of his brother-in-law and his daughter with no signs of pleasure.
Ethel Morton's Enterprise|Mabell S.C. Smith
Under other circumstances I might have said: Mrs. Warburton, it is your brother-in-law who has constituted himself your shadow.
Dangerous Ground|Lawrence L. Lynch
Now we come to the solemn statement of Wiggins' brother-in-law.
Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, September 23, 1914|Various
Mr. Hart spoke of a Mr. Foster,—his brother-in-law,—a lawyer.
St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, September 1878, No. 11|Various
When they were alone, Mrs. Gildersleeve touched on the topic nearest to her brother-in-law's heart.
Mark Gildersleeve|John S. Sauzade

British Dictionary definitions for brother-in-law

brother-in-law

noun plural brothers-in-law

the brother of one's wife or husband

the husband of one's sister

the husband of the sister of one's husband or wife

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brother-in-law

noun, plural broth·ers-in-law.

Words related to brother-in-law

Words nearby brother-in-law

Origin of brother-in-law

Example sentences from the Web for brother-in-law

British Dictionary definitions for brother-in-law

noun plural brothers-in-law