Where does “father-in-law” come from?
father-in-law (English) comes from Middle English fader in lawe — father-in-law.
father-in-law (English): One's spouse's father; A stepfather
Definitions
- One's spouse's father; A stepfather
Ancestry of “father-in-law”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | fader in lawe | father-in-law |