dower

Meanings

1. The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
2. Property given by a groom to his bride or her family, at or before their wedding, in order to legitimize the marriage
3. That with which one is gifted or endowed; endowment; gift.

1. To give a dower or dowry to.
2. To endow.

1. Alternative spelling of dougher.

1. A surname.

Etymology

From Middle English dower, dowere, from Old French doeire, from Medieval Latin dōtārium, from Latin dōs. Doublet of dowry.