noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The tenure that a man is entitled to over the property of his deceased wife if there is a child who could inherit it. uncountable

Antonyms

All antonyms

dower

Etymology

A variant of courtesy with a specialised sense.

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