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