Gender And Society

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noun the property or wealth that a woman brings to her husband in marriage

  • The dower was specified in the will as a portion of the estate to be given to the widow.
  • She inherited a dower from her late husband's estate.
  • I heard she got a big dower from her divorce settlement.
  • His kindness towards others was his dower, always willing to lend a helping hand.