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trigamy

[ trig-uh-mee ]

noun

  1. the state of having three wives or three husbands at one time.
  2. the state of having been lawfully married to three wives or three husbands at different times.


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Other Words From

  • triga·mist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of trigamy1

1605–15; < Late Latin trigamia < Greek trigamía, equivalent to trígam ( os ) thrice-married + -ia -y 3. See tri-, -gamy
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Example Sentences

A mistake in taste for which the wisdom of the future will adjudge a punishment called trigamy.

Oh, my dear sir, you would not have me commit trigamy—you would not—but hide me somewhere—hide me!

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