brother-in-law
broth·er–in–law
noun\ˈbrə-thər-ən-ˌlȯ, 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
See First Known Use of BROTHER-IN-LAW
14th century
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