husband-in-law
husband-in-law · husbands-in-law
A husband in law only, such as one who has abandoned his wifeA husband in law only, such as one who has abandoned his wife
Meaning
3 sensesA husband in law only, such as one who has abandoned his wife
A husband who provides legally required support, but not love or affection
(colloquial)Another husband of one's wife. Typically used in cases of divorce and subsequent remarriage.
Origin
From husband + -in-law.From husband + -in-law.
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Forms
plural: husbands-in-law| Singular | husband-in-law |
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irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedin-law
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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