Meaning Of The Word Dower

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What's The Definition Of Dower?

dower in American English
noun: the portion of a deceased husband's real property allowed to his widow for her lifetime
transitive verb: to provide with a dower or dowry

dower in British English
noun: the life interest in a part of her husband's estate allotted to a widow by law
verb: to endow

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