单词 | dower |
释义 | dower —dowerless, adj. /dow"euhr/, n. 1. Law. the portion of a deceased husband's real property allowed to his widow for her lifetime. 2. dowry (def. 1). 3. a natural gift or endowment. v.t. 4. to provide with a dower or dowry. 5. to give as a dower or dowry. [1250-1300; ME dowere < OF do(u)aire < ML dotarium. See DOT2, -ARY] |
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