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douairière — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dowager noun A widow who holds property, wealth, or a title inherited from her late husband.

Senses

douairière is used for these senses in English:

  • dowager A widow holding property or title derived from her late husband.

dowager — full definition

  1. noun A widow who holds property, wealth, or a title inherited from her late husband.
  2. noun A dignified, often older woman of high social standing.

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