Crossword-Solution: LEVIR
Dictionary
| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Levir | n. | A husband's brother; -- used in reference to levirate marriages. |
Anagrams
| Word | Anagrams | |
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| LEVIR | anagram | ERVIL, LIVER, LIVRE, VILER |
We have 3 clues for the answer “LEVIR”
| Clue | Answers |
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| BROTHER of husband | 1 answer |
| Husband's brother, among ancient Hebrews. | 1 answer |
| Husband's brother: Lat. | 1 answer |
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Hint 1 meaning
One who, or that which, eats.
Hint 2 anagram
ETRAE
Hint 3 another clue
greedy person
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Sentences with LEVIR (4)
LEVIRATE, lev'i-r[=a]t, _n._ marriage between a man and a childless brother's widow--an obligation amongst the ancient Hebrews.--_adj._ LEVIRAT'ICAL.--_n._ LEVIR[=A]'TION.
Lewis, in his _Hebrew Republic_, says: "In the earliest ages the Levir had no alternative but to take the widow; indeed, she was his wife without any form of marriage." Casting off a shoe, it may be said, is a symbol of foregoing a right; thus the relatives of a bride still "throw slippers." The Arabs have preserved the ceremony intact.
Among the Hindus, the ‘levir’ did not take his brother’s widow as his wife; he only had intercourse with her.
Though this limitation be not observed by the Malagasy and Basutos, at least we cannot forget that the children begotten by the levir (that is, the man who took the widow) rank as his brother’s, and are entitled to his brother’s property.
Where this answer appears
Appears in: NYT.
Used 2 times in crossword archives (1949–1973).