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moth⋅er-in-law

[muhth-er-in-law]
–noun, plural moth⋅ers-in-law.
the mother of one's husband or wife.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME modyr in lawe
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moth·er-in-law   (mŭth'ər-ĭn-lô')
n.   pl. moth·ers-in-law (mŭth'ərz-)
  1. The mother of one's wife or husband.

  2. Archaic A stepmother.

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