dowered (Meaning)
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dowered (s)
supplied with a dower or dowry
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dowered (p. a.)
Furnished with, or as with, dower or a marriage portion.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dowered
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dowered Sentence Examples
- The wealthy family dowered their daughter with a generous dowry upon her marriage.
- Under English common law, a widow was entitled to a dower, or a third of her husband's estate, for her lifetime.
- The queen was dowered with lands and castles in various parts of the kingdom.
- The dower lands were meant to provide the widow with financial security and a place to live after her husband's death.
- In some cultures, a dower is given to the bride by her family as a gift to help her start her new life.
- The dower may include money, land, or other valuables.
- In some cases, the dower is held in trust for the bride until she reaches a certain age or gets married.
- The dower is a symbol of the bride's status and wealth.
- In some cultures, the dower is also seen as a way to protect the bride's financial interests in the event of a divorce.
- The dower is a tradition that has been practiced for centuries in many different cultures.
FAQs About the word dowered
supplied with a dower or dowryFurnished with, or as with, dower or a marriage portion.
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The wealthy family dowered their daughter with a generous dowry upon her marriage.
Under English common law, a widow was entitled to a dower, or a third of her husband's estate, for her lifetime.
The queen was dowered with lands and castles in various parts of the kingdom.
The dower lands were meant to provide the widow with financial security and a place to live after her husband's death.
