deuterogamy
Meanings
noun
- A second marriage, after the death of the first husband or wife; in distinction from bigamy, as defined in the old canon law.
Word forms
Etymology
From deutero- + -gamy, from Ancient Greek. Literally, second wedding or marriage.
Derived words
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