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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024dow•er (dou′ər),USA pronunciation n. - Lawthe portion of a deceased husband's real property allowed to his widow for her lifetime.
- dowry (def. 1).
- a natural gift or endowment.
v.t. - to provide with a dower or dowry.
- to give as a dower or dowry.
- Medieval Latin dōtārium. See dot2, -ary
- Old French do(u)aire
- Middle English dowere 1250–1300
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