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