Victorian tontine Synonyms

Definitions for Victorian


  • (adjective) given to or marked by very conservative standards regarding personal behavior or morals
  • (noun) a person who lived during the reign of Victoria
  • (adjective) of or relating to Queen Victoria of great Britain or to the age in which she ruled

Definitions for Tontine


  • (noun) an annuity scheme wherein participants share certain benefits and on the death of any participant his benefits are redistributed among the remaining participants; can run for a fixed period of time or until the death of all but one participant
  • (noun) a form of life insurance whereby on the death or default of a participant his share is distributed to the remaining members