DOWER


Meaning of DOWER in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' dau ̇ (- ə )r

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English dowere, from Anglo-French dower, douaire, from Medieval Latin dotarium, from Latin dot-, dos gift, marriage portion ― more at DATE

Date: 14th century

1 : the part of or interest in the real estate of a deceased husband given by law to his widow during her life ― compare CURTESY

2 a : DOWRY 2 b : DOWRY 3

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