dower in French
dower in French is dot, douaire — dower means the part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
dower in French
dot
(legal) The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
douaire
(legal) Property given by a groom to his bride or her family, at or before their wedding, in order to legitimize the marriage
What does "dower" mean?
- noun The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
- noun Property given by a groom to his bride or her family, at or before their wedding, in order to legitimize the marriage
- noun That with which one is gifted or endowed; endowment; gift.
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What is "dower" in French?
"dower" in French is dot, douaire. dower means: The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
Are there other ways to say "dower" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "dower": dot, douaire.
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