For example:
- I have a sister named Charlotte.
- Charlotte is married to Martin.
- Martin has a brother named William.
Martin is my brother-in-law, but what is William to me?
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1Maybe ask at Genealogy & Family History?– Matt E. ЭлленMay 26, 2013 at 18:24
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2I'm afraid there is no commonly used name for that connection. Normally, you would say "my brother in law's brother". If you and William are very close, I suppose you could call him "my brother in law" in casual conversation, or just "a friend".– Cerberus - Reinstate MonicaMay 26, 2013 at 18:36
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2Just say "brother-in-law" unless there is some reason that a more precise relationship is needed.– GEdgarMay 26, 2013 at 18:58
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1Smells like a duplicate, but I don't have time to search for it...– DrewMay 27, 2016 at 20:35
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1 Answer
As you have been told on Genealogy & Family History, there is no "technical term" for the relationship you describe.
In most areas of language you select the words used to suit the purpose you wish to achieve. If my sister's husband has two brothers, then
- the one in jail is her brother-in-law.
- the famous rock star is related to me by marriage, almost a brother.
