Where does “-in-law” come from?
-in-law (English) comes from English mother-in-law, from Middle English moder in lawe — mother-in-law.
-in-law (English): Related through marriage
Definitions
- Related through marriage
Ancestry of “-in-law”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | mother-in-law | The mother of one's spouse; A mother-in-law... |
| 2 | Middle English | moder in lawe | mother-in-law |
Words derived from “-in-law”
- parent-in-law
- in-law
- cousin-in-law
- ma-in-law
- nephew-in-law
- niece-in-law
- co-parent-in-law
- grandfather-in-law
- sibling-in-law
- aunt-in-law
- child-in-law
- granddaughter-in-law
- grandmother-in-law
- grandson-in-law
- great-grandfather-in-law
- husband-in-law
- in-lawhood
- mom-in-law
- mum-in-law
- relative-in-law
- sib-in-law
- uncle-in-law
- wife-in-law
- co-grandfather-in-law