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bigamist

American  
[big-uh-mist] / ˈbɪg ə mɪst /

noun

  1. a person who commits bigamy.


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Etymology

Origin of bigamist

First recorded in 1625–35; bigam(y) + -ist

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But a bigamist who is the subject of a revenge blog is enticing enough of a subject for the filmmakers actually participate in tracking him down.

From Salon Aug. 30, 2020

Dr. Phil A man meets his bigamist wife’s new boyfriend for the first time.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2018

A woman who risked her life by hiding a Jewish friend during World War Two, but ended up being disgraced as a bigamist, may finally have her heroic actions honoured by the state of Israel.

From BBC Jan. 30, 2016

The oldest case - that of bigamist Richard Scott - is from 1947.

From Washington Times Sep. 14, 2015

She was also an advocate for “free love,” a blackmailer, an accused bigamist, possibly a prostitute, and a spiritualist who claimed she channeled the spirit of Demosthenes, a statesman from ancient Greece.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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