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Annus Luctus
Latin for the year of mourning; the period during which a widow is supposed to remain unmarried.

If she marries within about nine months from the death of her husband and a child is born, a doubt might arise as to its paternity. Such a marriage is not illegal.

This entry is located in the following unit: ann-, anni-, annu- (page 2)