noun
dower
Dower (noun) means the part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
noun
1
The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
2
Property handed over by a bridegroom to his intended wife or her relatives, before or at the wedding, to make the marriage valid.
3
Something given to a person as a gift or endowment; an endowment or gift.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English dower, dowere, from Old French doeire, from Medieval Latin dōtārium, from Latin dōs. It is a doublet of dowry.
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What is the meaning of dower?
"dower" (noun) means the part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
What is another word for dower?
Other words for "dower" include portion, dowery, dowry.
What are the different meanings of dower?
"dower" has 3 main meanings: 1. The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate; 2. Property handed over by a bridegroom to his intended wife or her relatives, before or at the wedding, to make the marriage valid; 3. Something given to a person as a gift or endowment; an endowment or gift.
