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What does dower mean?

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Noun
  1. (law) The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
  2. (law) Property given by a groom directly to his bride at or before their wedding in order to legitimize the marriage.
  3. (obsolete) That with which one is gifted or endowed; endowment; gift.
  4. (archaic) dowry
Verb
  1. To give a dower or dowry.
  2. To endow.
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