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levirate
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[ˈlɛvɪrət], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a custom of the ancient Hebrews and some other peoples by which a man may be obliged to marry his brother's widow
(e.g: levirate marriages)
Phrases:
Origin
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early 18th century: from Latin levir ‘brother-in-law’ + -ate
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