Father-in-law

Noun

1. One's spouse's father.
2. (dated) A stepfather.1839, Charles Dickens, Nicholas Nickleby Chapter IV, `Yes,` replied Snawley. `The fact is, I am not their father, Mr Squeers. I'm only their father-in-law.`

Derived terms

• uncommon co-father-in-law

Related terms

• brother-in-law
• daughter-in-law
• mother-in-law
• sister-in-law
• son-in-law