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Vocabulary Entry
dower
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A legal or customary right of a wife to a portion of her husband's estate after his death.
Example Sentences
"Upon her husband's death, she claimed her dower rights."
"The estate was divided, ensuring the widow received her dower."
"The dower provided financial support to the widow in her later years."
V
verb
To provide a dower to a bride.
Example Sentences
"Her family dowered her with a generous gift."
"They decided to dower their daughter with a substantial sum for her marriage."
"Traditionally, families would dower their daughters to ensure their well-being."