English Explanatory Dictionary

friend-in-law

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A friend by association rather than choice, such as the friend of a partner, spouse or other friend; an acquaintance.

Word forms

friend-in-law friends-in-law

Etymology

From friend + -in-law, by analogy with mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, etc.

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