The remaining spouse is then referred to as the "relic".
Apr 21, 2009
GENEALOGY: Consort
While visiting the site Flipside today I saw an interesting post about her ancestor's tombstone. On the stone this woman was referred to as the "consort" of the man. In today's lexicon that may not conjure up the best image but back in the day the word referred to the spouse who died first, usually a woman. You see the marriage was considered a consortium.
The remaining spouse is then referred to as the "relic".
The remaining spouse is then referred to as the "relic".
Lori, Thanks for reading my blog and clearing up the word consort.
ReplyDeleteCan you feel like a relic even if you and your husband are still alive?!? Very interesting descriptors.
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