dower
3 synonyms for dower, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
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dowery
dowry
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.
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