LEVIRATION

Etymology

Noun

leviration (uncountable)

levirate marriage

Source: Wiktionary


Lev`i*ra"tion, n.

Definition: Levirate marriage or marriages. Kitto.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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