parent-in-law

[ pair-uhnt-in-law, par- ]

noun

, plural par·ents-in-law.

1. the father or mother of one's spouse.

Word History and Origins

Origin of parent-in-law¹

First recorded in 1850–55: parent, in, law ¹

Example Sentences

Your Peggy will protect you, an' your footure parent-in-law himse'f acquits you of everything except bein' an eediot.

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