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from The Century Dictionary.

  • Same as leviratic.

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  • adjective Of, relating to, or in accordance with levirate marriage.

Etymologies

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Latin levir a husband's brother, brother-in-law; akin to Ancient Greek: compare French lévirat leviration.

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