AGUNAH


Meaning of AGUNAH in English

ˌägüˈnä, äˈgünə noun

( -s )

Etymology: Hebrew 'ăghūnāh prevented, restrained (from remarrying)

Jewish law : a woman whose husband has deserted her or has disappeared and who may not remarry until she gives proof of his death or obtains a bill of divorce

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