deuterogamy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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.

Word forms

deuterogamy

Etymology

From deutero- + -gamy, from Ancient Greek. Literally, second wedding or marriage.

Derived words

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