deuterogamy
A second marriage, after the death of the first husband or wifeA second marriage, after the death of the first husband or wife; in distinction from bigamy, as defined in the old canon law.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A second marriage, after the death of the first husband or wife; in distinction from bigamy, as defined in the old canon law.
Origin
From deutero- + -gamy, from Ancient Greek. Literally, second wedding or marriage.From deutero- + -gamy, from Ancient Greek. Literally, second wedding or marriage.
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Word family
1 related wordsDeriveddeuterogamist
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable