husband-in-law
Meanings
noun
- A husband in law only, such as one who has abandoned his wife
- A husband who provides legally required support, but not love or affection
- Another husband of one's wife. Typically used in cases of divorce and subsequent remarriage.
Word forms
Etymology
From husband + -in-law.
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