Definition
digamies
noun
- plural of digamy; instances of marriage to a second spouse after the death or divorce of the first
Usage: formal or historical; often used in legal or religious contexts
Examples
- Historical records show that digamies were common among widows in medieval Europe.
- The church had specific rules governing digamies and the remarriage of widowed clergy.
- Legal documents from the 18th century frequently reference digamies and inheritance disputes.
- Some religious traditions placed restrictions on digamies for members of the clergy.
- The study examined digamies among nobility and their social implications.