co-father-in-law

== English == === Etymology === From co- +‎ father-in-law or co-father +‎ -in-law. === Pronunciation === === Noun === co-father-in-law (plural co-fathers-in-law) The father of one's son- or daughter-in-law; that is, the father-in-law of one's child, or, the father of one spouse in relation to the father of the other spouse; either of two or more men whose children marry each other, such as the father of a bride vis-à-vis the father of the groom. ==== Usage notes ==== (uncommon) Found primarily in translation. In conversation, the generic "in-law" is generally used, with context left to disambiguate. Once grandchildren are born, the term co-grandfather may be used if the focus is on the relationship through the grandchildren rather than through the married couple. ==== Synonyms ==== co-grandfather ==== Coordinate terms ==== co-mother-in-law co-parent-in-law ==== Related terms ==== co-brother-in-law co-in-law ==== Translations ====