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dowerless, a.|ˈdaʊəlɪs| [f. dower n.2 + -less.] Without a dower; portionless.
1605Shakes. Lear i. i. 259 Thy dowrelesse Daughter. 1768Sir W. Jones Solima 46 Ye friendless orphans, and ye dowerless maids. 1864Boutell Heraldry Hist. & Pop. xiv. 139 The Princess being absolutely dowerless. |