brother-in-law

[bruhth-er-in-law]

broth·er-in-law

[bruhth-er-in-law]
noun, plural broth·ers-in-law.
1.
the brother of one's husband or wife.
2.
the husband of one's sister.
3.
the husband of one's wife's or husband's sister.

Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English
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Brother-in-law is always a great word to know.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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brother-in-law
 
n , pl brothers-in-law
1.  the brother of one's wife or husband
2.  the husband of one's sister
3.  the husband of the sister of one's husband or wife

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