Dictionary - Definition of IN A FAMILY WAY


Part of Speech	Definition
Expression	1. Like one belonging to the family. ``Why don't we ask him and his ladies to come over in a family way, and dine with some other plain country gentlefolks?'' --Thackeray.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top


Part of Speech	Definition
Expression	1. Like one belonging to the family. ``Why don't we ask him and his ladies to come over in a family way, and dine with some other plain country gentlefolks?'' --Thackeray.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

Common Expressions: IN A FAMILY WAY

Expressions	Definition
In a family way	Like one belonging to the family. ``Why don't we ask him and his ladies to come over in a family way, and dine with some other plain country gentlefolks?'' --Thackeray. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.		Top