Definition of brother–in–law
brothers–in–law
play \ˈbrə-thərz-ən-\1 : the brother of one's spouse
2a : the husband of one's siblingb : the husband of one's spouse's sibling
From the M-W Editors
14th Century
First Known Use of brother–in–law
14th century
BROTHER–IN–LAW Defined for English Language Learners
brother-in-law
playDefinition of brother–in–law for English Language Learners
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: the brother of your husband or wife
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: the husband of your sister
BROTHER–IN–LAW Defined for Kids
brother–in–law
playDefinition of brother–in–law for Students
brothers–in–law
1 : the brother of a person's husband or wife
2 : the husband of a person's sister
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