dot — meaning in English

English meaning

• dower noun The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
• dowry noun Money or property a bride's family traditionally gives to the groom at marriage.

Senses

dot is used for these senses in English:

• dower (legal) The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
• dowry Payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage.

dower — full definition

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.

dowry — full definition

1. noun Money or property a bride's family traditionally gives to the groom at marriage.
2. noun A natural talent or gift someone is born with.

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