Brethren-in-law
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Brethren-in-law is a noun meaning (archaic) plural of brother-in-law.
Meaning
(archaic) plural of brother-in-law.
Example Sentences
And if, occasionally, their superior position made these officers in times of emergency address their tattooed brethren-in-law in vigorous and uncomplimentary language, emphasized by a knockdown blow, no ill will was either felt on one side nor engendered on the other.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include good-brother, brother in law, brethren, co-brother-in-law, sibling in law, bretheren.
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