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The possession by a woman of more than one husband at the same time; -- contrasted with monandry.

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  1. n. The possession by a woman of more than one husband at the same time; -- contrasted with monandry.
  2. n. the state of having more than one husband at a time
  3. The possession by a woman of more than one husband at the same time; -- contrasted with Ant: monandry. Note: In law, this falls under the head of polygamy.
  4. The possession by a woman of more than one husband at the sametime; -- contrasted with Ant: monandry.
  5. n:100 n. having more than one husband at a time