Etymograph

English

in-law suite

From in-law + suite; from the primary users of such suites, i.e., in-laws.

A compound of in-law + suite

Proto-Indo-European *sekʷ- ‘to follow’

Middle French suite

English suite

Today it means

noun A division of a housing unit for use by relatives or friends of the primary residents, who would then usually share an entrance, and some shared space; but would be able to live separately, unlike boarders or roommates. There is no additional sound and fire separation as would be found in a multi-unit dwelling of separate apartments. The suite would contain at the least, sleeping, eating and bathi

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Etymograph / in-law suite