dad-in-law
Americannoun
plural
dads-in-lawEtymology
Origin of dad-in-law
First recorded in 1690–1700; dad 1 ( def. ), in ( def. ), law 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Fluent in ancient Greek, my romantic dad-in-law has been reading “The Odyssey” in that original language with a group of friends for about 40 years.
From Washington Post • Nov. 27, 2019
Much love to my wonderful TV dad #jerryvandyke and condolences to my TV dad-in-law #dickvandyke.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2018
Q. My Husband Sleeps With His Mom: When my dad-in-law passed away unexpectedly, my mom-in-law didn't take it well at all.
From Slate • Feb. 21, 2012
"Come up and give your dad-in-law a proper welcome."
From The Range Dwellers by Bower, B. M.
No, I'd not have, upon my life, Great Alexander for my wife, Nor Pompey, nor his dad-in-law, Who did each other clapperclaw.
From Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 5 by Motteux, Peter Anthony
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