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