Levirate

[levirit]

解釋/意思:

(noun.) the biblical institution whereby a man must marry the widow of his childless brother in order to maintain the brother's line.

珍宁校對--From WordNet

解釋/意思:

(a.) Alt. of Leviratical

乔茜錄入

解釋/意思:

n. marriage between a man and a childless brother's widow—an obligation amongst the ancient Hebrews.—adj. Levirat′ical.—n. Levirā′tion.

編輯:利瓦伊