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Definition of "wife-in-law" []

  • A wife in law only, such as one who has abandoned her husband (noun)
  • A wife who provides domestic or social support, but not love or affection (noun)
  • Another wife of one's husband. Typically used in cases of divorce and subsequent remarriage. (noun)

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Use "wife-in-law" in a sentence
  • ""And you would be my wife-in-law," supplemented Lady Agnes."
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