— dowerless , adj.
/dow"euhr/ , n.
1. Law. the portion of a deceased husband's real property allowed to his widow for her lifetime.
2. dowry (def. 1).
3. a natural gift or endowment.
v.t.
4. to provide with a dower or dowry.
5. to give as a dower or dowry.
[ 1250-1300; ME dowere do ( u ) aire dotarium. See DOT 2 , -ARY ]