Deuterogamy
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A second marriage, after the death of the first husband or wife; in distinction from bigamy, as defined in the old canon law. uncountable
"You here see that unfortunate divine, who has so long , and it would ill become me to say , successfully , fought against the deuterogamy of the age"
Example
More examples"You here see that unfortunate divine, who has so long , and it would ill become me to say , successfully , fought against the deuterogamy of the age"
Etymology
From deutero- + -gamy, from Ancient Greek. Literally, second wedding or marriage.
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