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fa⋅ther-in-law

[fah-ther-in-law]
–noun, plural fa⋅thers-in-law.
the father of one's husband or wife.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME; see father, in, law 1
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fa·ther-in-law   (fä'thər-ĭn-lô')   
n.   pl. fa·thers-in-law (fä'thərz-)
  1. The father of one's husband or wife.

  2. Archaic A stepfather.

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