Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- suffix A suffix meaning through marriage. See
in-law .
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- adjective postpositive Related through
marriage .
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Examples
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No Maher Assad, Bashar's brother, and no Assef Shawqat, his brother -in-law.
Dr. Josef Olmert: Bashar Assad, the Alawite Community and the Future Dr. Josef Olmert 2011
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He is also survived by 5 brothers-in-law, 4 sisters -in-law and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
NYDN Rss 2012
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