dower

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(dow-er) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a provision made for a widow from her husband's estate.

Example Sentence

She received a dower from her husband.

More Example Sentences

Her dower helped her start a new life.

Synonyms

inheritance; estate; provision

Antonyms

debt; liability

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Rhymes

  • blauer
  • bour
  • dour
  • dower
  • flour
  • hour
  • jour
  • krauer
  • lour
  • n'dour
  • our
  • scour
  • sour

  • dessauer
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