Definitions

1. noun

In law, the portion of a husband’s property that is reserved by the wife at the time of marriage, especially in the event of his death.

“The wife had a dower on her late husband’s estate, which she inherited after his passing.”

2. verb

To provide or bestow a dower on someone, especially a wife, at the time of marriage.

“The husband dowered his wife with a large sum of money and property on their wedding day.”