dower
The origin and history of dower.
Etymology
Came into English via Middle English dower, dowere, from Old French doeire, from Medieval Latin dōtārium, from Latin dōs. It is a doublet of dowry.
The origin and history of dower.
Came into English via Middle English dower, dowere, from Old French doeire, from Medieval Latin dōtārium, from Latin dōs. It is a doublet of dowry.
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