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View usage for: (ˈdaʊə) noun1. the life interest in a part of her husband's estate allotted to a widow by law 2. an archaic word for dowry (sense 1) 3. a natural gift or talent Derived forms dowerless (ˈdowerless) adjective Word origin C14: from Old French douaire, from Medieval Latin dōtārium, from Latin dōs gift dower in American English (ˈdauər) noun1. Law (esp. formerly) the portion of a deceased husband's real property allowed to his widow for her lifetime 2. "> dowry (sense 1) 3. a natural gift or endowment transitive verb4. to provide with a dower or dowry 5. to give as a dower or dowry Derived forms dowerless adjective Word origin [1250–1300; ME dowere ‹ OF do(u)aire ‹ ML dōtārium. See dot2, -ary]Examples of 'dower' in a sentencedower Synonyms of 'dower'dowry, share, portion, legacy More Synonyms of dower Definition a dowry The dower was comprised of royal French lands in Artois. Additional synonymsDefinition something inherited or to be inherited She feared losing her inheritance to her stepmother. Synonyms legacy, estate, heritage, provision, endowment, bequest, birthright, patrimonyDefinition something handed down to a successor The `fight or flight syndrome' is a legacy from the days of our ancestors. Synonyms heritage, tradition, inheritance, throwback, birthright, patrimonyDefinition a part belonging to a person or group his portion of the inheritance Synonyms share, division, allowance, lot, measure, quantity, quota, ration, allocation, allotment- dove
- dovetail
- dowdy
- dower
- down
- down in or at the mouth
- down in the dumps
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