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bigamy

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪgəmi/

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Definition of bigamy

noun

[mass noun]
  • the offence of marrying someone while already married to another person.

Derivatives

bigamist

noun

bigamous

adjective

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French bigamie, from bigame 'bigamous', from late Latin bigamus, from bi- 'twice' + Greek -gamos 'married'

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