Dower

[dauә]

Definition

(noun.) a life estate to which a wife is entitled on the death of her husband.

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Definition

(n.) That with which one is gifted or endowed; endowment; gift.

(n.) The property with which a woman is endowed

(n.) That which a woman brings to a husband in marriage; dowry.

(n.) That portion of the real estate of a man which his widow enjoys during her life, or to which a woman is entitled after the death of her husband.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Endowment, gift.[2]. Dowry.[3]. (Law.) Widow's portion (of real estate).

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Definition

n. a jointure that part of the husband's property which his widow enjoys during her life—sometimes used for Dow′ry.—adjs. Dow′able that may be endowed; Dow′ered furnished with dower.—n. Dow′er-house the house set apart for the widow.—adj. Dow′erless.

Editor: Margaret