dower
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noun \ˈdau̇(-ə)r\Definition of DOWER
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: the part of or interest in the real estate of a deceased husband given by law to his widow during her life — compare curtesy
Origin of DOWER
Middle English dowere, from Anglo-French dower, douaire, from Medieval Latin dotarium, from Latin dot-, dos gift, marriage portion — more at date
First Known Use: 14th century
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