Welcome to Anagrammer Crossword Genius! Keep reading below to see if levirates is an answer to any crossword puzzle or word game (Scrabble, Words With Friends etc). Scroll down to see all the info we have compiled on levirates.
levirates
Searching in Crosswords ...
The answer LEVIRATES has 0 possible clue(s) in existing crosswords.
Searching in Word Games ...
The word LEVIRATES is VALID in some board games. Check LEVIRATES in word games in Scrabble, Words With Friends, see scores, anagrams etc.
Searching in Dictionaries ...
Definitions of levirates in various dictionaries:
noun - the biblical institution whereby a man must marry the widow of his childless brother in order to maintain the brother's line
noun - the custom of marrying the widow of one's brother
Word Research / Anagrams and more ...
Keep reading for additional results and analysis below.
| Possible Dictionary Clues |
|---|
| Plural form of levirate. |
| Levirates might refer to |
|---|
| Levirate marriage is a type of marriage in which the brother of a deceased man is obliged to marry his brother's widow. The term levirate is itself a derivative of the Latin word levir meaning "husband's brother". * Levirate marriage has been practiced by societies with a strong clan structure in which exogamous marriage (i.e. marriage outside the clan) was forbidden. It has been known in many societies around the world. |