Synonyms: dower
Definition: a life estate to which a wife is entitled on the death of her husband
Similar words: estate for life, life estate
Definition: (law) an estate whose duration is limited to the life of the person holding it
Synonyms: dower, dowery, dowry, portion
Definition: money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
Similar words: gift
Definition: something acquired without compensation
Definition: furnish with an endowment
Usage: When she got married, she got dowered
Similar words: gift, give, present
Definition: give as a present; make a gift of
Usage: What will you give her for her birthday?