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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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His lawyer also gave the court accounts of Mr Leissner's deceit, calling him a "double bigamist" for twice being married to two women at the same time.

From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2022

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

He had been living a double life for so long, he explains, that the ethical quandary of being a bigamist was not a stretch.

From The Guardian ● Feb. 11, 2017

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

From Washington Times ● Sep. 14, 2015

At first, she tried to ignore the accusations and implications, but she refused to allow herself to be characterized as a bigamist.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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