trigamy
noun
the state of having three wives or three husbands at one time.
trigamist
-
a word derived from
trigamy.
Example Sentences
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A trigamist is one who has been three times married; especially one who has three wives or three husbands at the same time.
From Orthography As Outlined in the State Course of Study for Illinois by Cavins, Elmer W.
He sho' wuz a trigamist, an' ef the full truth wuz knowed I 'spects he wuz a quadrupler at the very least.
From Sundry Accounts by Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury)
In an ordinary detective tale the investigator discovers that some amiable-looking fellow who subscribes to all the charities, and is fond of animals, has murdered his grandmother, or is a trigamist.
From Gilbert Keith Chesterton by Ward, Maisie
