brother-in-law
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broth·er–in–law

noun \ˈbrə-thər-ən-ˌl, ˈbrəth-rən-, ˈbrə-thərn-\
plural broth·ers–in–law \ˈbrə-thərz-ən-\

Definition of BROTHER-IN-LAW

1
: the brother of one's spouse
2
a : the husband of one's sister
b : the husband of one's spouse's sister

First Known Use of BROTHER-IN-LAW

14th century

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