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.The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Dower
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dower
Noun
- The part of a deceased's property provided to his widow.
- Property given by a man to his wife at marriage.
- dowry
Verb
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