dowers
noun
Meaning
- The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
- Property given by a groom directly to his bride at or before their wedding in order to legitimize the marriage; dowry.
- That with which one is gifted or endowed; endowment; gift.
- To give a dower or dowry.
- To endow.
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