mom-in-law
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of mom-in-law
First recorded in 1945–50; see origin at mom ( def. ), in ( def. ), law 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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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
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