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dower in German

dower in German is Leibgedinge, Leibzucht, Wittum — 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 German

Leibgedinge
noun
(legal) The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
Leibzucht
noun
(legal) The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
Wittum
noun
(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?

  1. noun The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
  2. noun Property given by a groom to his bride or her family, at or before their wedding, in order to legitimize the marriage
  3. noun That with which one is gifted or endowed; endowment; gift.
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What is "dower" in German?

"dower" in German is Leibgedinge, Leibzucht, Wittum. 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 German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "dower": Leibgedinge, Leibzucht, Wittum.

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