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dow·er
 dower
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- pronunciation:
- daU
 r
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the part of a deceased man's property that the law allots to his widow.
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| definition 2: |
a newly married woman's dowry.
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| definition 3: |
a natural gift or talent.
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| related words: |
legacy, portion |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
dowers, dowering, dowered |
| definition: |
to grant a dower or dowry to.
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| related words: |
grant |
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