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Meaning of levirate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

levirate

noun

Definitions

  1. A marriage between a widow and her deceased husband's brother or, sometimes, heir.

  2. The institution of levirate marriage.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having to do with one's husband's brother.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/levirate

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