Re: The meaning of "in-law" in the 17yh & 18th centuries


> As I understand it the designation "In-law" in the 1600s and 1700s
> had an expanded meaning to what it does today. I want to make sure
> I am looking at all the possible relationships:
>
> joanbest1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx


It can--it can mean any relationship created by "law" rather than
blood. Step-sons, for instance, could have been referred to as
"sons-in-law."

Joan


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