DOWER

Dower

Dower is a provision accorded by law, but traditionally by a husband or his family, to a wife for her support in the event that she should survive her husband . It was settled on the bride by agreement at the time of the wedding, or provided by law.

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dower

Noun

  1. The part of a deceased's property provided to his widow.
  2. Property given by a man to his wife at marriage.
  3. dowry

Verb

  1. To give a dower or dowry.
  2. To endow.


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