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• Mother-in-law joke — Humour and jokes about one s mother in law (the mother of one s spouse) are a mainstay of comedy. The humour is based on the premise that the average mother in law often considers her son in law to be unsuitable for her daughter (or daughter in… …   Wikipedia

• mother-in-law — (n.) mid 15c., mother of one s spouse, from MOTHER (Cf. mother) (n.1) + IN LAW (Cf. in law). Also in early use, stepmother. In British slang c.1884, mother in law was a mixture of ales old and bitter …   Etymology dictionary

• Mother-in-Law (song) — Mother in Law is the name of a hit 1961 single by Ernie K Doe. The song was a number one hit in the U.S. on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R B charts.[1]. The song was written and produced by Allen Toussaint who also played the piano solo. It was …   Wikipedia

• Mother-in-law — Moth er in law , n. The mother of one s husband or wife. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• mother-in-law — means one s wife s or husband s mother. The plural is mothers in law …   Modern English usage

• mother-in-law — ► NOUN (pl. mothers in law) ▪ the mother of one s husband or wife …   English terms dictionary

• mother-in-law — [muth′ərin lô΄] n. pl. mothers in law the mother of one s husband or wife …   English World dictionary

• Mother in Law Island — is one of the Thimble Islands off Stony Creek, a section of Branford, Connecticut. Local legend states that a newly married couple built a house on this island for the bride s mother, in order that she would cease to live with them.References*… …   Wikipedia

• mother-in-law —    This term is rarely used, perhaps because of its unwieldy length. Mothersin law are accorded different terms of address according to individual family circumstances and wishes. A considerable age difference may make the use of a first name… …   A dictionary of epithets and terms of address

• Mother-in-law (tamale) — The mother in law sandwich is a Chicago area fast food dish that features a Chicago style corn roll tamale nestled in a hot dog bun and smothered with chili.[1] The mother in law is made with Chicago s unique style of tamale, a machine extruded… …   Wikipedia

• mother-in-law — noun /ˈmʌð.ə(ɹ).ɪnˌlɔː/ a) One’s spouse’s mother. b) A mother in law apartment. See Also: brother in law, daughter in law, father in law, sister in law, son in l …   Wiktionary