Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
brother-in-law
IPA transcription: [bɹ'ʌðɚɪnl,ɔ]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
brother-in-law
Meaning:
a brother by marriage
Usage examples
And the victim was a genuine brother-in-law.
"Makin' dates outside, eh?" his brother-in-law sneered.
MARY'S HALL--THANKSGIVING DAY IN CALIFORNIA--ANOTHER BROTHER-IN-LAW.
What do you say--that she wanted to have her brother-in-law killed?"
The partner was drowned shortly after, and his brother-in-law took his place.
Try those jokes on a brother-in-law; 'I'm an old dog, and "tus, tus" is no use with me.'"
His brother-in-law said nothing, but made a most eloquent grimace as he turned his face towards his soup-plate.
But his brother-in-law would not help him in his efforts; and even Eames was not bright in rendering him assistance.
His sister and brother-in-law seconded him; but they were frustrated by their heavy outfit and their own incompetence.
"But it would be well that you should learn, because I'm sure you will be glad to think as well of your brother-in-law as possible."