brother-in-law
noun
ˈbrət͟h-rən-, ˈbrə-t͟hərn-\
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Definition of brother-in-law
1 : the brother of one's spouse
2a : the husband of one's sibling
b : the husband of one's spouse's sibling
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brother-in-law
noun
English Language Learners Definition of brother-in-law
: the brother of your husband or wife
: the husband of your sister
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brother-in-law
nounKids Definition of brother-in-law
1 : the brother of a person's husband or wife
2 : the husband of a person's sister
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