\ ˈsən-ən-ˌlȯ
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plural sons-in-law
Definition of son-in-law
: the husband of one's daughter or son
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“Son-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/son-in-law. Accessed 24 Jun. 2022.
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