DOWER - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a life estate to which a wife is entitled on the death of her husband
Categories: Life estate, Estate for life
Synonyms
Portion, Dower, Dowery, Dowry, Endow
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "dower" comes from Latin dōs. It started in Latin dōtārium. Then it appeared in Old French doeire. Later, people used it in Middle English dower.
🧩 Fun Fact
This word traveled through multiple civilizations—each culture shaped its meaning slightly!