dower
noun
dow·er
| \ ˈdau̇(-ə)r
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Definition of dower
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: the part of or interest in the real estate of a deceased husband given by law to his widow during her life — compare curtesy
2a
: dowry sense 1
b
: dowry sense 2
dower
verb
dowered;
dowering;
dowers
Definition of dower (Entry 2 of 2)
: to supply with a dower or dowry : endow
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dower
noun
dow·er
| \ ˈdau̇-ər
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Legal Definition of dower
: the life estate in a man's real property to which his wife is entitled upon his death under common law and some state statutes — compare curtesy, elective share