"ma-in-law" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From ma + -in-law. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|ma|in-law}} ma + -in-law Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} ma-in-law
  1. (colloquial) mother-in-law Tags: colloquial Categories (topical): Female family members

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