dower.
The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
Meaning & usage
The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
Property given by a groom to his bride or her family, at or before their wedding, in order to legitimize the marriage
That with which one is gifted or endowed; endowment; gift.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English dower, dowere, from Old French doeire, from Medieval Latin dōtārium, from Latin dōs. Doublet of dowry.
To give a dower or dowry to.
To endow.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English dower, dowere, from Old French doeire, from Medieval Latin dōtārium, from Latin dōs. Doublet of dowry.
Alternative spelling of dougher.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English dower, equivalent to dough + -er
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