"mechutan" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mechutans [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Hebrew מחותן. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|he|מחותן}} Borrowed from Hebrew מחותן Head templates: {{en-noun}} mechutan (plural mechutans)
  1. (Jewish) A co-father-in-law. Tags: Jewish Categories (topical): Family members
    Sense id: en-mechutan-en-noun-T~yC4mzH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry
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