DEUTEROGAMY

Etymology

Noun

deuterogamy (uncountable)

A second marriage, after the death of the first husband or wife; in distinction from bigamy, as defined in the old canon law.

Source: Wiktionary


Deu`ter*og"a*my, n. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: A second marriage, after the death of the first husband of wife; -- in distinction from bigamy, as defined in the old canon law. See Bigamy. Goldsmith.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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