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▪ I. levir Anthropology.|ˈliːvə(r)|
[a. L. lēvir brother-in-law; a common Aryan word = Skr. dēvar, Gr. δαήρ, Lith. dëverì-s, OSl. deverĭ, OHG. zeihhur, OE. tácor.]
A brother-in-law, or one acting as such under the custom of the levirate.
1865McLennan Prim. Marr. viii. 203 In the earliest age the Levir had no alternative but to take the widow. 1898Folk-Lore June 105 She is taken over by some other clansman, usually a widower, But in this case.. the new husband is compelled to repay to the Levir the bride-price.
▪ II. levir
obs. form of liver; obs. compar. lief. |