Definition
digamists
noun
- Plural of digamist; persons who have been married twice, or who advocate or practice digamy.
Usage: formal; archaic or historical; chiefly used in religious or legal contexts
Examples
- In early Christian communities, digamists were sometimes viewed with suspicion by stricter theologians.
- The church records listed several digamists among the parish members.
- Medieval canon law had specific rules governing the status of digamists.
- Some digamists faced social stigma in their communities.
- The bishop's letter addressed the question of whether digamists could hold certain offices.