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dower noun

  /ˈdaʊ.əɹ/ , [ˈdaw.ɚ] , [ˈdaʊ.ə(ɹ)]
  • (legal) Property given by a groom directly to his bride at or before their wedding in order to legitimize the marriage; dowry.
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  • (legal) The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
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