I have seen the term used when the person concerned was a step-sister or step-brother ... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Jones" <peterjones550@btinternet.com> To: <KENT-ENG@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 10:33 PM Subject: [KENT-ENG] Brother or Sister in Law > Hi List > > > Can someone remind me what the relationship is which would allow a 39 year > old Male to call a 13 year old Female his "Sister in Law"? > > I am puzzled because, as far as I can see, neither the 39 year old nor his > Wife seem to be related to the 13 year old in any way > > Thanks > > Peter Jones > > Studying Trus(s)lers worldwide > > >