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n. pl.
The property of a woman which, on her marriage, was not made a part of her dower, but remained her own.
n.
The money, goods, or estate, which a woman brings to her husband in marriage; a bride's portion on her marriage. See Note under Dower.
v. t.
To fasten together by dowels; to furnish with dowels; as, a cooper dowels pieces for the head of a cask.
imp. & p. p.
of Dowel
p. a.
Furnished with, or as with, dower or a marriage portion.
v. t.
To furnish with money or its equivalent, as a permanent fund for support; to make pecuniary provision for; to settle an income upon; especially, to furnish with dower; as, to endow a wife; to endow a public institution.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Dowel
n.
The act of bestowing a dower, fund, or permanent provision for support.
n.
A gift or presents for the bride, on espousal. See Dower.
a.
Destitute of dower; having no marriage portion.
n.
One of the dowels joining the ends of the fellies which form the circle of the wheel of a gun carriage.
n.
An estate settled on a wife, which she is to enjoy after husband's decease, for her own life at least, in satisfaction of dower.
n.
A woman entitled to dower.
n. pl.
Something reserved to a wife, over and above her dower, being chiefly apparel and ornaments suited to her degree.
n.
See Dower.
a.
Of or relating to a dower.
a.
Free from any temporary estate or interest, or from mortgage, or other charge or debt; as, an estate unincumbered with dower.
v. t.
To join by means of joggles, so as to prevent sliding apart; sometimes, loosely, to dowel.
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