Definitions for sororates

sororates so·ror·ate

Spelling: [sawr-uh-reyt, sohr-]
IPA: /ˈsɔr əˌreɪt, ˈsoʊr-/

Sororates is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 328 anagrams from letters in sororates (aeoorrsst).

Definitions for sororates

noun

  1. subsequent or concurrent marriage with a wife's sister.

Origin of sororates

1905-10; Latin sorōr- (stem of soror) sister + -ate3

Examples for sororates

Most marriage was by purchase; the levirate and sororate were common.

Word Value for sororates
Scrable

8

Words with friends

8

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