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father–in–law
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father–in–law
(noun)
father–in–law
/
ˈ
fɑːðɚənˌlɑː/
noun
plural
fathers–in–law
/
ˈ
fɑːðɚzənˌlɑː/
father–in–law
/
ˈ
fɑːðɚənˌlɑː/
noun
plural
fathers–in–law
/
ˈ
fɑːðɚzənˌlɑː/
Britannica Dictionary definition of FATHER–IN–LAW
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:
the father of your husband or wife
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