DOWER


Meaning of DOWER in English

[ 'daʊə ]

■ noun

1》 a widow's share for life of her husband's estate.

2》 archaic a dowry.

■ verb archaic give a dowry to.

Origin

ME: from OFr. douaire , from med. L. dotarium , from L. dotare 'endow', from dos , dot- 'dowry'; related to dare 'give'.

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