dad-in-law

[dad-in-law]

noun

Informal.

plural

dads-in-law 

1. father-in-law.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dad-in-law¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; dad ¹ ( def. ), in ( def. ), law ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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.

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Much love to my wonderful TV dad #jerryvandyke and condolences to my TV dad-in-law #dickvandyke.

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Dad-in-law," pleaded Conrad, "don't you think we could stage a good rough-and-tumble here and now?

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"Come up and give your dad-in-law a proper welcome."

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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.

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