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dower definition

dower (do̵u′ər)

noun

  1. that part of a man's property which his widow inherits for life
  2. a dowry
  3. a natural talent, gift, or endowment

Etymology: ME douere < OFr douaire < ML dotarium < L dos: see dot

transitive verb

  1. to give a dower to
  2. to endow (with)

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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