What does DOWER mean?

Dictionary Entry: Dower 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• A widows share for life of her husbands estate.
• The property or funds that a woman brings to her husband at marriage.
• To provide with a dower.
• To endow with a gift or talent.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdaʊər/
• UK: /ˈdaʊər/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "dower" comes from Middle English "dowere," which means "a widows portion." It is derived from the Old English word "dugan," which means "to be useful." In modern usage, "dower" is typically used in a legal context to refer to the portion of a deceased husbands estate that is set aside for his widow. It can also refer to the property or funds that a woman brings to her husband at marriage. Additionally, "dower" can be used as a verb to mean "to provide with a dower" or "to endow with a gift or talent."

5. Synonyms:

• Widows share
• Marital property
• Endow
• Gift

6. Related Words:

• Endow
• Widow
• Asset
• Heirs
• Legacy

7. Example Sentences:

• She received a generous dower from her late husbands estate.
• The dower laws in this state ensure that a widow receives a fair share of her husbands estate.
• He dowered his daughter with a substantial sum of money at her