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Dower

DOWER, n. [Gr., a gift; to give. L.] 1. That portion of the lands or tenements of a man which his widow enjoys during her life, after the death of her husband. [This is the usual present signification of the w...

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DOWER, n. [Gr., a gift; to give. L.]

1. That portion of the lands or tenements of a man which his widow enjoys during her life, after the death of her husband. [This is the usual present signification of the word.]

2. The property which a woman brings to her husband in marriage.

3. The gift of a husband for a wife.

Ask me never so much dowry and gift. Gen 34.

4. Endowment; gift.

How great, how plentiful, how rich a dower.

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