dower
The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow,…The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
» Beauty carries its dower in its face.
Значение
значений: 3The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
Leibzucht, Leibgedinge
a life estate to which a wife is entitled on the death of her husband
Property given by a groom to his bride or her family, at or before their wedding, in order to legitimize the marriage
Wittum
(устаревшее)That with which one is gifted or endowed; endowment; gift.
Примеры
предложений: 1Beauty carries its dower in its face.
Переводы
языков: 4По значениям 2
Происхождение
From Middle English dower, dowere, from Old French doeire, from Medieval Latin dōtārium, fFrom Middle English dower, dowere, from Old French doeire, from Medieval Latin dōtārium, from Latin dōs. Doublet of dowry.
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