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.
Значення
значень: 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
(застаріле)That with which one is gifted or endowed; endowment; gift.
Приклади
речень: 1Beauty carries its dower in its face.
Переклади
мов: 4За значеннями 2
Походження
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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