niece-in-law

English

noun
Definitions
  • Someone's nephew's wife.
  • Someone's niece's wife where same-sex marriage is recognised.
  • (rare) Someone's spouse's niece.

Etymology

Suffix from English niece.

Origin

English

niece

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