son-in-law
[suhn-in-law]
- the husband of one's daughter.
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Origin of son-in-law
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50
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Contemporary Examples
This is a guy who has his son-in-law clean his eyeglasses, for crying out loud.
One visitor, an elderly woman named Mrs. Lacey, relays an anecdote about her American son-in-law.
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November 3, 2014
Facing imminent execution, Dmitriev reveals this secret to his son-in-law.
He just might (I know, parents are supposed to stay out of these things) become my son-in-law one day.
The day before his wedding, King George VI titled his future son-in-law Philip Duke of Edinburgh.
Historical Examples
She could not read, and would trust no one but her son-in-law to read it to her.
The Armourer's PrenticesCharlotte M. Yonge
Knife, however, must promise to leave his land to his son-in-law in case he died.
Ancient ManHendrik Willem van Loon
My reason is that I wish to have a son-in-law who will suit my wants.
The Imaginary InvalidMolire
In your choice of a son-in-law you should not blindly follow the anger which masters you.
The Imaginary InvalidMolire
Very willingly, Sir, if it is all that is required to become your son-in-law.
The Imaginary InvalidMolire
son-in-law
- the husband of one's daughter
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