levirate


Meanings

  • the biblical institution whereby a man must marry the widow of his childless brother in order to maintain the brother's line
  • LEVIRATE n pl. -S the custom of marrying the widow of one's brother

Synonyms


Scrabble Score: 11

levirate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

levirate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

levirate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 13

levirate is a valid Words With Friends word