Leibgedinge — meaning in English
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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.
Senses
Leibgedinge 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.
- life estate (legal) An estate in land which is owned by a party only for the duration of the life of that party, and for which ownership will revert to another upon the death of that party.
dower — full definition
- 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.