Husband-in-law
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Husband-in-law is a noun meaning A husband in law only, such as one who has abandoned his wife.
Meaning
A husband in law only, such as one who has abandoned his wife.
More Meanings
- A husband who provides legally required support, but not love or affection
- (colloquial) Another husband of one's wife. Typically used in cases of divorce and subsequent remarriage.
Example Sentences
"Your plan provides Browne with two charming wives and gives me but one. […]" "But, my lord," said Saunders, "doesn't the plan give Lady Deppingham two husbands? It's quite a fair division." "It would make Lord Deppingham my husband-in-law, I imagine," said Drusilla quaintly. "I've always had a horror of husbands-in-law." "And you would be my wife-in-law," supplemented Lady Agnes. "How interesting!"
Synonyms for husband-in-law
Depending on context, synonyms include co-husband.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wife-in-law, son-in-law, uncle-in-law, aunt-in-law, child-in-law, nephew-in-law.
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