levirate
noun /'lɛvərɪt/
- Definition
- the biblical institution whereby a man must marry the widow of his childless brother in order to maintain the brother's line
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'levirate'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
4
Consonants
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Length
8