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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Moder-in-law. [Late ME. (Prompt. Parv.) and e.m.E. moodur, modyr, moder in law. Cf. Moder-of-law, Mother-in law.] A mother-in-law or step-mother. — 1597 Misc. Spald. C. I. 138.
With Jonat Leisk, thy moder in law
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