father–in–law

noun \ˈfä-thə-rən-ˌlȯ, -thərn-ˌlȯ\

: the father of your husband or wife

plural fa·thers–in–law \-thər-zən-\

Full Definition of FATHER-IN-LAW

: the father of one's spouse

archaic : stepfather

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14th century

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noun fa·ther–in–law \ˈfä-thər-ən-ˌlȯ\

plural fa·thers–in–law

: the father of a person's husband or wife

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