husband-in-law

== English == === Etymology === From husband +‎ -in-law. === Noun === husband-in-law (plural husbands-in-law) A husband in law only, such as one who has abandoned his wife A husband who provides legally required support, but not love or affection (colloquial) Another husband of one's wife. Typically used in cases of divorce and subsequent remarriage. ==== Synonyms ==== co-husband (used in cases of polyandry) ==== Coordinate terms ==== wife-in-law ==== Related terms ==== in-law